Floods, rising rivers and lake · City Office of Hygiene, sanitation and environment
Houses destroyed and road cut at Rutemba after heavy rain
On the night of 12 March 2026, torrential rains and wind destroyed the houses of 22 households in Rutemba and tore off roofs. The road was cut at Rutemba, interrupting traffic to Kawizi and the Ruzizi plain.
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- Received12/03/2026
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- ResolvedWaiting
- 247days since the request
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- —to be resolved
- —resident’s satisfaction
What was reported
On the night of 12 March 2026, torrential rains and wind destroyed the houses of 22 households in Rutemba and tore off roofs. The road was cut at Rutemba, interrupting traffic to Kawizi and the Ruzizi plain.
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Original text
Dans la nuit du 12 mars 2026, des pluies torrentielles et le vent ont détruit les maisons de 22 ménages à Rutemba et arraché des toitures. La route a été coupée à Rutemba, interrompant le trafic vers Kawizi et la plaine de la Ruzizi.
Reported by Dalili B. John
What the City did
The City of Uvira received this report on 12/03/2026. It has not yet taken it in charge.
Dated follow-up
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12/03/2026 07:00 · Received
Problème signalé par Dalili B. John (veille citoyenne par Initiative pour la Gouvernance de Proximité, CERC).
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