At least nine people, including three children, have died following mudslides triggered by heavy rains in Eastern Uganda, according to the Uganda Red Cross Society.
In Chesower, Bukwo District, a mudslide swept through a home, killing three children from one family. Red Cross volunteers are on the ground conducting rapid assessments and providing support to affected families.
Access to the area remains difficult as heavy rains have cut off several roads, hampering rescue and relief efforts.
In a related incident, a second mudslide struck Yatui in Kween District on Wednesday night, leaving six people dead. Red Cross teams, working with local authorities and residents, are coordinating search and recovery operations.
Photographs from the scene, shared by Red Cross volunteers, show extensive damage to homes and farmlands.
The Red Cross says a detailed assessment of the impact and humanitarian needs will be released once field teams complete their evaluation
