Uganda landslide kills 31

International Desk: At least 31 bodies have been recovered after heavy rains caused a landslide in eastern Uganda on Thursday, the Commissioner for Disaster Preparedness, Martin Owor, has told a news agency.

Uganda's state-owned New Vision newspaper reported that hundreds are feared dead after a river burst its banks, sweeping away villages and a market in the eastern Ugandan district of Bududa.

The newspaper quoted Bududa district chairman Wilson Watira as saying that 40 bodies had been recovered so far - not 31 as the agency reported.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni said rescue teams had been despatched to the area, and the government would look at ways to prevent similar disasters.

"My condolences to those who lost their dear ones in this catastrophe," he added.

Source:  Agencies


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