Landslides Devastate Eastern Uganda, Leaving Over 100 Missing

Heavy rains triggered landslides in Bulambuli district, burying dozens of homes and killing at least 20 people, with rescue operations ongoing.

At least 20 people have been confirmed dead and over 100 remain missing after landslides struck multiple villages in Uganda's Bulambuli district on Wednesday night.
Triggered by intense rainfall, the disaster buried more than 40 homes and caused significant damage to infrastructure, including washed-out bridges and inaccessible roads.
Rescue teams, including the military, are working under challenging conditions to recover bodies and locate survivors, with many roads blocked by mud and debris.
The Uganda Red Cross and government officials have warned that the death toll is likely to rise as rescue efforts continue in the mountainous and disaster-prone region.
Deforestation and agricultural activity on mountain slopes have exacerbated the frequency and severity of landslides in Uganda, where heavy rains often lead to such disasters.