Tragic Landslide in Eastern Uganda Results in 13 Fatalities and Many Missing
A severe landslide in Bulambuli district, Uganda, has claimed at least 13 lives and left many missing, triggered by heavy rainfall that destroyed approximately 40 homes. Rescue efforts are ongoing, though difficult, as local authorities prepare for more rain and have advised evacuations in vulnerable areas.
In eastern Uganda’s Bulambuli district, a catastrophic landslide has resulted in the confirmed deaths of at least 13 individuals, with numerous others reported missing. Heavy rainfall was the catalyst for this disaster, which obliterated at least 40 homes across multiple villages, necessitating urgent rescue efforts to locate survivors. The Ugandan Red Cross Society announced the confirmed fatalities on the social media platform X, while news agency AFP indicated that the death toll could potentially escalate to 30, predominantly including children, as reported by the Daily Monitor.
This tragic event is part of a larger pattern of extreme weather phenomena impacting East Africa. In recent days, persistent torrential rains have led to rivers overflowing, inundating schools, churches, and essential infrastructure, thus isolating various communities. The frequency and intensity of such weather events have drawn the attention of Uganda’s Office of the Prime Minister, which issued a disaster warning regarding the grave risks posed by ongoing rainfall in the affected areas.
The emergency response continues amidst precarious conditions, complicated by unstable terrain and further rainfall. Authorities are urging residents residing in flood-prone regions to seek evacuation wherever feasible. As rescue operations progress, there is a grim expectation that the death toll may rise, underscoring the urgent need for community awareness and preparedness in light of increasingly severe weather patterns.
Original Source: dailypost.ng
