Uganda Red Cross report that over 2,000 people were affected by flash flooding in Bundibugyo District, Western Uganda.
The flash flooding struck on 21 July, 2019, after heavy rain. Red Cross said the worst hit areas are Kirumya Town, Kirumya East, Bundimagwara1, Bugando 11 and Habendu. Houses and latrines were washed away and crops and food gardens destroyed.
Flooding affected 285 households with a population of 2,834 people. Twenty-two houses were swept away yesterday while many others have been damaged by mud, flood water and debris, leaving people without shelter.
Uganda Red Cross said, “Due to flooding, many families lost latrines. This exposes people to a likelihood of diarrheal diseases and other WASH related concerns arising from lack of access to clean and safe water in the affected communities.”
“Flooding has affected the food security of people. Food crops were destroyed, exposing Families to potential famine in the near future.”
Social Media
Flash floods in Bundibugyo; Kirumya town council heavily affected.
Household properties, latrines, gardens swept by the rain. Families stranded with no shelter and food.@UgandaRedCross response team already on ground. Detailed assessment to follow. @UgandaRedCross @IFRCAfrica pic.twitter.com/PTtjFBiHJa— Irene Nakasiita (@inakasiita1) July 21, 2019
ALERT! Flash floods in Bundibugyo; Kirumya town council heavily affected.Household properties, houses, latrines, gardens swept by the rain.
Red Cross response team already on ground. Detailed assessment to follow.@OPMUganda @opmdpm @Parliament_Ug @pokot7 @inakasiita1 @CorButler pic.twitter.com/N6yoVwwUiv— Uganda Red Cross Soc (@UgandaRedCross) July 21, 2019
Flash floods update – Bundibugyo
From the assessment conducted by @UgandaRedCross, over 2000 people have been affected.
– Houses destroyed
– Latrines washed away
– Food crops & gardens destroyed
– Children at risk of diseases like pneumonia, malaria & diarrhea
Rain is still on! pic.twitter.com/6b5Ki6wWGr— Irene Nakasiita (@inakasiita1) July 22, 2019
https://twitter.com/UgandaRedCross/status/1153380704497098753
https://twitter.com/UgandaRedCross/status/1153382955236171776
