Deadly Mudslides Devastate Ugandan Villages After Heavy Rainfall

Devastating Mudslides in Eastern Uganda

• ⚠️ Deadly mudslides swept through the Bukwo and Kween districts of eastern Uganda following a night of heavy rainfall.
• 💔 Six members of a single family were confirmed dead, with a local chief reporting that nearly all residents of Captain village were affected.
• 🆘 Red Cross officials and local authorities worked to recover victims, describing the scene as houses being completely buried under mud.

Impact and Rescue Efforts

• 🏠 In a neighboring district, three children were buried when mud covered their home.
• 🚗 The downpour also disrupted transportation, rendering roadways treacherous and burying a bridge under mud and debris.
• 🌧️ Continuous rainfall has significantly hampered ongoing response and rescue operations.