Buikwe/Mukono, Uganda – Heavy downpours have triggered severe flooding and destruction in multiple districts, leaving families stranded, crops ruined, and infrastructure damaged.
The worst-hit areas include Namusenyu (Buikwe) and Katosi (Mukono), where rising waters have submerged homes, roads, and farmland.
Key Impacts:
Homes Washed Away – Families in Katosi Town (Mukono) lost houses to flash floods, with roofs torn off by strong winds.
Schoolchildren at Risk – Pupils struggle to navigate flooded paths, raising fears of drownings.
Farmers Devastated – Banana and cassava plantations destroyed, worsening food insecurity.
Health Crisis Looming – Stagnant water raises cholera risks; pregnant women and the sick struggle to reach hospitals.
Voices from the Ground:
- Namusenyu Village (Buikwe):
"We sleep with children on tables to escape floodwaters. Hunger is biting—our crops are gone." – Local resident
- Katosi Fishing Community:
"Our boats and nets were swept away. How will we feed our families?" – Fisherman
Leadership Response:
- Hon. Diana Mutasingwa (Buikwe Woman MP) acknowledged slow intervention but promised drainage works.
- Charles Tamale (Katosi Town Chair) appealed for emergency relief: "We need tarpaulins, seeds, and food NOW."
Betty Hope Nakasi (Mukono Councillor) urged residents to plant trees to curb soil erosion.
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