Burundi hard-hit as flooding causes havoc across East Africa

Heavy rainfall has caused havoc (AP)

Francine Sinarinzi and Evelyne Musambi

Deadly floods have caused havoc in many parts of East Africa, with Burundi calling for international help to deal with the aftermath of torrential rainfall.

Lake Tanganyika's rising waters have invaded the port of Bujumbura, Burundi's economic capital, disrupting business there and elsewhere in the country that relies heavily on donor support to run government programmes.