A landslide in eastern Uganda has killed at least 13 people, and officials are worried that the actual death toll could be much higher, with 40 homes being washed away.
The landslides were caused by heavy rainfall in the Bulambuli district, about 280 kilometers from the capital, Kampala.
According to the Ugandan Red Cross, the confirmed death toll is 13, but reports suggest it could rise to 30. Most of the bodies recovered so far are of children.
The area has been hit with days of heavy rain, causing rivers to overflow, flooding schools, churches, and destroying bridges. The military has been sent in to help with the search and rescue efforts.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja issued a disaster warning, expressing concern that more people could be missing or buried in the slides.
Rescue teams are working to find survivors, but the situation remains critical. In the search efforts, a boat capsized, and an engineer died. Uganda’s parliament has expressed condolences for those affected by the floods.
This tragic event highlights the deadly impact of extreme weather conditions, which have become more frequent and intense in many parts of the world due to climate change. (Source: BBC)
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