A deadly landslide in eastern Uganda’s Bulambuli district has left at least 113 people missing and 15 confirmed dead, authorities say. Triggered by relentless heavy rainfall, the disaster swept away over 40 houses, devastating multiple villages about 280 km from Kampala.
The Ugandan Red Cross reports that rescue operations are underway to recover bodies and save survivors trapped under debris. Among the dead, six were children, while 15 injured individuals have been hospitalized.
Flooding from overflowing rivers has compounded the crisis, destroying schools, churches, and bridges, cutting off entire communities. The military has been deployed to support rescue and recovery, but efforts face significant challenges.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja warned of ongoing risks, urging vigilance. This disaster follows a grim history of landslides in the region, including a 2010 Bududa tragedy that killed 300 people.
Despite frequent disasters, residents remain tied to the fertile but vulnerable land, citing farming needs and ancestral ties. This year alone, severe rains and landslides have displaced thousands, according to the Red Cross.
