Uganda landslide death toll rises to 17
The death toll from a landslide triggered by heavy rain in eastern Uganda has climbed to 17, a government spokesperson said on Friday, with more than 100 others missing. The landslide occurred on Wednesday in Bulambuli district,
At least 13 dead after landslides bury 40 homes in villages in eastern Uganda
At least 15 people have died and 113 others are missing after landslides buried homes in six villages in eastern Uganda
At least 15 dead, 113 missing, in Uganda landslides
Landslides that hit several villages in eastern Uganda killed 15 people and left more than 100 unaccounted for, police said Thursday.
Fifteen dead, more than 100 missing in east Uganda landslide
KAMPALA (Reuters) -Fifteen people have died and at least 100 more are missing after a landslide triggered by heavy rains buried dozens of homes across several villages in eastern Uganda, the prime minister's office and police said on Thursday.
At least 15 killed and 113 missing after Uganda landslides bury homes
The landslides happened after heavy rains Wednesday night in the mountainous district of Bulambuli, where landslides are common.
At least 113 people missing after Uganda landslide - police
The landslides triggered by heavy rainfall affected multiple villages in the Bulambuli district, about 280 km (178 miles) from the capital Kampala. A rescue operation is underway after at least 40 houses were swept away,
Landslide in Uganda kills at least 13 people, Red Cross says
At least 13 people have died in rural eastern Uganda after a landslide triggered by heavy rains buried dozens of homes, the Red Cross said Thursday. The landslide occurred on Wednesday in Bulambuli district,
13 killed after landslide in Uganda
Landslides have grown more common in the mountainous country due to climate change.
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