At least 13 bodies have been found but officials fear the true number of dead is much higher.
At least 13 people have been killed in a landslide in eastern Uganda, but officials fear that the true number of dead is much higher after 40 houses were swept away.
The landslides triggered by heavy rainfall affected multiple villages in the Bulambuli district, about 280 km from the capital Kampala. The Ugandan Red Cross Society said at least 13 people have died, but AFP has reported the death toll could be as high as 30 people.On Wednesday, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja issued a disaster warning on X.Rivers have burst their banks, flooding schools and churches, destroying bridges, and isolating communities.On Wednesday, the defence forces said on X that two boats had been deployed during an operation to rescue a taxi stuck on a bridge.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Uganda: France Invests Shs 1.12 Billion to Boost French Language Education in UgandaThe French government launched a major initiative to enhance French language education across Uganda. The two-year, Shs 1.12 billion project, known as the French Education Framework (FEF), aims to improve access to quality French education for students, teachers, and schools nationwide.
Read more »
Bafana Bafana vs Uganda: LINE-UP ANNOUNCEDBafana Bafana, who have already qualified for AFCON 2025, have a chance to top the table when they face Uganda.
Read more »
Broos Explains Why It Was Important to Beat Uganda, Speaks on South Sudan TieBafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has shared his thoughts on South Africa's victory over Uganda at the Mandela National Stadium, speaks on South Sudan clash.
Read more »
Uganda’s coffee amendment Bill brews public distrust in the governmentUgandans don’t trust the National Resistance Movement government with our coffee, forest reserves, welfare, natural resources and taxes even when it has a socia
Read more »
Williams calls on Bafana to pay tribute to Madiba and beat UgandaThere should be a celebratory mood around this 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group K qualifier between Williams' Bafana and Uganda.
Read more »
Three things to look out for when Bafana face UgandaWho will replace Themba Zwane, can Thalente Mbatha be a super-sub again, and will Mvala help sure up the Bafana defence?
Read more »