May 22, 2023: The devastating floods that have struck Africa in 2023 have caused immense loss of life and widespread destruction, resulting in a staggering loss of life and widespread destruction. Heavy rainfall, exacerbated by climate change, has caused extensive damage and casualties across the affected regions. The floods have affected countries including Angola, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. With a death toll exceeding 2,200 and thousands of people missing, the aftermath of these floods has left communities devastated and in urgent need of assistance. Meteorological Background Frequent heavy rains during the months of March to May have long plagued East Africa, leading to significant damage and loss of life. In 2023, several rounds of heavy rain saturated the ground, setting the stage for the devastating floods. Rwanda, which has experience