We’re facing another challenging time in Kasese District due to severe landslides and floods. As of May 10, 2024, key rivers including Nyamugasani, Rwembyo, Kabiri, Isule, Hima, Kuruhe, and Muhokya have overflowed, causing significant damage and displacement across several sub-counties and town councils.

🌿 Understanding the Causes:

• Landslides: Heavy rains, deforestation, rock mining, and poor agricultural practices.
• Floods: River diversion, debris deposition, illegal irrigation, loss of riparian vegetation, and poor urban planning.

🚨 Current Impact:

• Lives Lost: 13
• Hospitalized: 8
• Missing: 1

📍 Affected Areas and Details:

Bugoye Sub-County:

• Disaster: Landslides
• Households Affected: 222
• Displaced (IDPs): 183 in Mapata Trading Centre Camp
• Crops Affected: 152 acres
• Houses Destroyed: 13

Maliba Sub-County:

• Disaster: Landslides and Floods
• Households Affected: 769
• Displaced (IDPs): 1,775 in Kyabikuha P. School and Buhunga P. School Camps
• Crops Affected: 1,002 acres
• Houses Destroyed: 65

Nyakabingo Sub-County:

• Disaster: Landslides and Floods
• Households Affected: 30
• Displaced (IDPs): 55 with relatives
• Crops Affected: 152 acres
• Houses Destroyed: 9

Kyarumba Sub-County:

• Disaster: Landslides and Floods
• Households Affected: 121
• Displaced (IDPs): 226 in 4 camps
• Crops Affected: 41 acres
• Houses Destroyed: 10

Kyarumba Town Council:

• Disaster: Landslides and Floods
• Households Affected: 267
• Displaced (IDPs): 1,210 in Bwitho P. School Camp
• Crops Affected: 23 acres
• Houses Destroyed: 41

Mahango Sub-County:

• Disaster: Landslides and Mudslides
• Households Affected: 302
• Displaced (IDPs): 120 in two camps
• Crops Affected: 25 acres
• Houses Destroyed: 58

Kyondo Sub-County:

• Disaster: Landslides and Floods
• Households Affected: 419
• Displaced (IDPs): 530 in three camps
• Crops Affected: 605 acres
• Houses Destroyed: 10

🆘 Overall Impact Summary:

• Displaced Persons: 4,979
• Houses Destroyed: 130
• Roads Blocked: 10
• Bridges Destroyed: 3
• Schools Affected: 10 (used as IDP centers)
• Health Facilities Affected: 1 Health Centre III
• Crops Destroyed: 626 acres

This report highlights the urgent need for better disaster management, improved land use planning, reforestation, and robust infrastructure to mitigate future impacts.

Together, let’s stand with Kasese District in these trying times. Your support and solidarity are crucial.

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