floods

After a prolonged dry spell, the Uganda National Meteorological Authority has forecast near normal rainfall in several parts of Northern, Eastern, and Mid-western Uganda for the month of August. The authority however warns that these areas will also experience rains with a slight tendency of above normal or enhanced rainfall, […]

By Damali Mukhaye  Over 1 million people have been affected by the ongoing floods and heavy rains in various parts of the country. A number of schools, roads, bridges and Health facilities have been either washed away or submerged by the floods. Addressing journalists at the Uganda media centre, the […]

By Steven Ariong  Flash floods have washed away Namalu Bridge, affecting connectivity to neighboring districts including Mbale, Bulambuli, and Moroto. The bridge located in Namalu Sub County in Nakapiripirit District was destroyed after yesterday’s heavy down pour that lasted about five hours. By this morning, all the vehicles moving from […]

By Benjamin Jumbe Weather experts have warned of possible episodic flash floods in some areas leading to loss of lives and destruction of property. This comes as Uganda National Meteorological Authority forecast for the second major rainfall season indicates that most parts of the country are expected to experience average […]