Following days of heavy downpours across the country, Mukono Central Division now faces severe flooding, with roads submerged and property damaged, including homes, drainage systems, and critical infrastructure. The situation has particularly affected the Kyungu-Namanve stretch of the Jinja Highway, where sections of the road have been rendered impassable.
Mityana, Uganda – Communities along the shores of Lake Wamala are grappling with a deepening health crisis as residents in Butebi 1, Mawangala, Busuubizi, Banda, and neighboring villages are forced to drink dirty, unsafe water shared with livestock, sparking outbreaks of waterborne diseases.
Families—many of whom travel long distances—have no option but to draw water from muddy ponds and the lake itself, sources that are visibly contaminated. “We boil this water, but it still makes us sick. We have no choice,” said a resident of Butebi, echoing the desperation felt across the region.
Wakiso District – Following days of relentless downpour, residents along the Nakabugo Kigoma Bujuuko road in Wakiso District are grappling with severe flooding, making transportation nearly impossible and forcing school closures. The Wakiso Deputy District leadership has stepped in, mobilizing emergency efforts to assist affected communities.
Buikwe/Mukono, Uganda – Heavy downpours have triggered severe flooding and destruction in multiple districts, leaving families stranded, crops ruined, and infrastructure damaged.
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