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Landslides hit Bududa again, five villages – including a primary school washed away, scores feared dead

Alex Taremwa by Alex Taremwa
October 11, 2018
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Amateur photos shot by eyewitnesses in the affected areas. Credit: Eric Mukhwana/Facebook

Disaster has struck in the hilly Eastern Uganda district in Bududa after heavy rains caused landslides that have according to an eyewitness washed down five villages in Bukalasi Sub-county – including a school – Sume Junior School. 

According to Eric Mukhwana, a resident of Mbale, over 200 people are feared dead as the landslide swept five villages in the same parish on Thursday afternoon. 

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“Some were buried in the rubble, others swept into the water streams. Nine bodies have so far been recovered,” he said. 

Heavy rains devastate #Bududa district in Eastern #Uganda. Mudslide burries 7, numbers expected to grow as heavy rains continue to fall. @UgandaRedCross assessment and rescue team team on ground. @cgtnafrica @nbstv @ntvuganda @newvisionwire @DailyMonitor @IFRCAfrica #IDRR18 pic.twitter.com/ZCqnIH7hyc

— Irene Nakasiita (@inakasiita1) October 11, 2018

 

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