By Karungi Sandra | Fundraiser
The fate of persons living around the mountainous regions in western Uganda seems not to end.
Since late April 2022, Heavy rainfall has caused flooding, mudslides and landslides in Kasese District, Western Region of Uganda.
The heavy rainfall caused flooding, landslides and mudslides in the Western Region of Uganda from 27 April 2022.
Homes, livelihoods, crops and roads have all suffered damage. At least 3 people were rescued from raging flood waters of the Nyamwamba River. Police have warned locals not to cross the river until water levels decrease.
According to reports from the Red Cross, flooding struck parts of the western district and affected the internally displaced persons in the camps destroying their temporary shelters. More than 3,200 displaced and around 650 homes destroyed. No fatalities were reported by the Red Cross.
The Red Cross said 225 people were affected by floods in Busongora in Kasese district,, where 3 homes were destroyed and 35 damaged with at least 10 households displaced.
On 29 April mudslides and landslides affected 184 people in Kitholhu, Bukonzo, Kasese with 13 displaced, 3 houses destroyed and 2 damaged.
On 29 April mudslides and landslides affected 184 people in Kitholhu, Bukonzo, Kasese with 13 displaced, 3 houses destroyed and 2 damaged.
Landslides and mudslides struck after heavy rain on 30 April in Bufumbira, Kisoro District, destroying 2 houses and affecting 66 people.
Thousands of households are in dire need of shelter, food, clothing and medical supplies.We appreciate the wonderful support from our dear donors over time and we are requesting for more support to the displaced persons. Our campaign is still running.
$20 will buy a blanket for one child, $50 can provide food for a family of 5 for 1 month, $20 will buy 5 blankets for a family of 5.
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