The fresh floods that hit Kasese district this morning have left six people dead.
River Lhubiriha burst its banks causing flash floods that have washed away homes, businesses and other valuable property.
Kasese District Chairperson Mr. Geoffrey Bigogo who rushed at the scene, identified the deceased as, Ayubu Munzombo, Festus Kabugho, Agnes Masika,Rorontina Masika, Nyamukale and yet unidentified UPDF officer.
Others that flooded are Rivers Kabiri in Kyondo Sub County, Rwembya in Kyarumba and Kisinga town council and River Nyamugasana.
Mr. Bigogo on Floods Speaking;……
Kasese District Health Officer Dr. Yusuf Baseke, said Ebola and COVID 19 screening centre has been temporarily closed, paralyzing business at Mpondwe-Boarder point.
Dr. Baseke Speaking;……
Karambi Sub-County Chairperson Mr. Martin Balitebya said all bridges that connect Karambi to the neighboring sub-counties have been swept away by the devastated floods.
Mr. Martin on Roads;…….
Ms. Zian Biira, a resident of Bikunya Village in Karambi said his father is reportedly stuck in Isango Village in Kitholhu sub-county where he has been mining sand from River Lhubiriha.
Ms.Zain Biira Speaking;……
Details will come in our subsequent news broadcast. ENDS