By : Lloyd Mahachi
A devastating landslide has hit eastern Uganda, leaving at least 113 people missing and 15 confirmed dead. The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, affected multiple villages in the Bulambuli district, about 280 km from the capital Kampala.
Rescue workers are trying to reach people buried in the landslide. At least 40 houses were swept away, and the Ugandan Red Cross Society is leading the rescue operation. The police have confirmed that 15 bodies have been recovered, and another 15 injured people have been rescued and admitted to hospital.
The landslide has had a devastating impact on the local community. At least six of the bodies recovered are children, and many more are feared to be trapped under the rubble. The Ugandan Red Cross Society is working tirelessly to rescue those trapped and provide support to the affected families.
Heavy rainfall has inundated the East African country for the last few days, causing widespread flooding and destruction. Rivers have burst their banks, flooding schools and churches, destroying bridges, and isolating communities. The military has been deployed to assist with search and recovery efforts.
The Ugandan government has issued a disaster warning, and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has urged people to take precautions. “People are suspected to be missing and some feared buried by slides,” her statement said. The government is working to provide assistance to the affected areas and support the rescue efforts.
The region is prone to landslides and flooding due to its mountainous terrain and arable land. In 2010, a landslide in Bududa killed about 300 people, making it one of the most devastating natural disasters in the country’s history.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has reported that thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes due to the heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides. The organization is working to provide support to the affected communities and assist with the rescue efforts.
The Ugandan government is urging people to take precautions and stay safe during the heavy rainfall. The government is working to provide assistance to the affected areas and support the rescue efforts. The international community is also providing support to the affected communities.
The landslide in Uganda is a devastating reminder of the impact of natural disasters on communities. It is essential that we provide support to the affected communities and assist with the rescue efforts. We must also work to prevent such disasters from occurring in the future.
The Ugandan government and the international community must work together to provide support to the affected communities. We must also work to prevent such disasters from occurring in the future. This can be achieved by providing early warnings, supporting disaster risk reduction efforts, and assisting with rescue and recovery efforts.
The people of Uganda are resilient and strong. They have faced many challenges in the past, and they will overcome this disaster as well. We must stand in solidarity with the people of Uganda and provide them with the support they need during this difficult time.
Editor : Josephine Mahachi
