The death toll from the landslide in Bulambuli District, Eastern Uganda, has climbed to 28, even as rescue efforts continue.
Police say that five more bodies have been retrieved from the mud after the landslide — triggered by heavy rains — hit multiple villages in Buluganya Sub-County last week.
Uganda Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke says that all the five victims were residents of Masugu village.
“Search efforts continue, with joint teams from security, local community, Office of the Prime Minister and the Red Cross working tirelessly to locate more bodies,” Kituuma says. “Our thoughts remain with the families and loved ones of the victims.”
The disaster, the Red Cross reports, has displaced numerous families and caused significant grief in the region.
The government has stepped up relief operations. “We cannot stop disasters, but we can take measures to reduce their impact and help communities recover more effectively,” State Minister for Disaster Preparedness Lillian Aber emphasized.
