One feared dead, hundred displaced in Mbale landslides
Sep 07, 2020
Nakasiita has also warned the public against the heavy rains that have started as indicated earlier in the metrological report.
ENVIROMENT | LANDSLIDE
MBALE- A resident of Busaano sub-county, Bufoto parish in Mbale district has feared dead after a landslide hit Shitega, Buwangwa Upper and Butsaale.
The incident occurred following a heavy downpour yesterday night (September, 07).
According to Irene Nakasiita, Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) spokesperson the disaster left several homes affected and animals swept away.
However, she adds that they have dispatched a team from Mbale branch, to go and support people on ground.
"We have dispatched a team from Mbale branch to support on the evictions and any emergence response deemed necessary," she states.
Nakasiita also warned people living on steep slopes against the heavy rains that have started as indicated earlier in the metrological report.
"We are already doing community sensitization, helping people to know the times we are in. Heavy rains are on. People should prepare especially those in prone areas," she stated.