River Manafwa that flows from the slopes of Mt. Elgon in Bududa district has burst banks, cutting off transport system between Bududa and Manafwa districts, all prone to effects of climate change.
Residents say rains have hit Bududa for the past days and fear water borne diseases like Cholera will occur as floods invade people’s homes. Eagle Online brings some pictures of what is happening in that district known for landslides occurrences as well.
Elsewhere, reports indicate River Nile has burst banks at a certain spot on the Kampala-Gulu Highway.