Summary
About 50 people have been killed by landslides caused by heavy rains over the weekend in Rwanda. And sadly, most of the victims are believed to have been children. In the northern area, more than 500 homes are also destroyed and the country’s infrastructure has been damaged by the downpours. The nation’s serious problem is “erosion” because Rwanda, the densely populated country, is made up of hills and valleys, and this season is much more heavier rainy days than usual. Authorities in some East African countries have thought that the El Nino weather phenomenon has caused this heavier rainy season.
Opinion
What we have to think is the balance between developments and natural conditions. To live better, some developments are important. However, on the other hand, the environment may be destroyed. And we must avoid the situation that modern buildings and products cause danger, because of the ignorance of nature. For example, in China, rapid industrialization has brought about some serious environmental issues. I suppose you have seen the news about PM 2.5 problems. This article also says that Rwanda’s government has moved some people to safety areas. In my opinion, the state should have more surmised some dangerous occurrences. Therefore, we have to discuss many environmental problems further.