Tragedy in Uganda: landslide buries hundreds under mud and rubble!

Tragedy in Uganda: landslide buries hundreds under mud and rubble!

Bulambuli, Uganda - in Uganda, a devastating landslide caused great destruction after heavy rains in the Bulambuli mountain district. According to the local commissioner Faheera Mpalanyi, around 40 houses of mud and rubble have been buried, and the number of confirmed fatalities has now risen to 40. Tragically, it is feared that up to a hundred people were buried alive among the ruins, while hope for further survivors waned. More than 2,500 people have now found refuge in temporary accommodation, which makes the serious humanitarian situation clear, as also with Kleine Zeitung is.

rescue operation under difficult conditions

The rescue work is extremely difficult because many streets and bridges have become impossible to imponceate through the landslide. The East African state is often affected by severe rains, which lead to fatal accidents in particular in mountainous regions, such as BlueWin . The most serious damage can be seen on the southern slopes of Mount Elgon, where the tragedy mainly took place. Despite the adverse circumstances, the emergency services continued to rescue possible survivors, but the lack of positive news only make the situation more devastating.

While the scale of the catastrophe unfolds, the hope for further survivors in the affected region remains weak. The increase in the number of homeless and the ongoing dangers of landslides are an enormous challenge for the emergency services and the local population.