Landslide wreaks havoc in eastern Uganda, 15 dead, 113 missing.

Landslides have caused massive destruction in eastern Uganda. 15 people have died due to landslides in six villages. 113 people are still missing. 15 people have been rescued. They have been admitted to the hospital. Rescue operations are underway. Those who have lost their lives are being identified.

Uganda Red Cross Society has said that 40 houses have been destroyed in the landslide. So far 13 bodies have been recovered. Rescue operations are underway. It is feared that the death toll may rise to 30. There was heavy rain on Wednesday night. After this, a landslide occurred in the hill district of Bulambuli.

The rescue operation was difficult due to mud and rain.

Bulambuli district is about 280 kilometers east of the capital Kampala. According to information received by the Associated Press, local officials say that heavy machinery will be deployed to help in the rescue operation. However, rescue operations are being hampered due to mud on the roads and rain. According to the report of 'Daily Monitor', most of the bodies recovered so far are of children.

Landslide caused devastation in 50 acre area

The landslide has caused devastation in an area of ​​about 50 acres. The Ugandan Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday posted on the social media platform X and gave information about the landslide. Issuing an alert, the Prime Minister's Office said that major roads have been cut off due to heavy rains across the country. During the rescue operation on the Nile River on Wednesday, two boats engaged in the rescue operation capsized.