Lukaya town in Uganda lies in ruins after devastating floods ripped through the community. Blamed on clogged waterways and environmental neglect, the floodwaters have brought immense suffering to both residents and businesses.
Trade rs in Lukaya face utter despair as their shops lie submerged, their merchandise destroyed and their livelihoods shattered. Many residents recount the horror of watching their belongings float away in the deluge, having lost everything they owned. This isn't Lukaya's first encounter with floods, but residents claim it's the most catastrophic yet.
The devastation extends beyond shopkeepers and residents. Taxi drivers also mourn heavy losses, their vehicles damaged or destroyed by the rampaging waters. Some residents point fingers at negligent road construction practices, arguing that these practices worsened the flooding's impact.
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