The Uganda Red Cross Society confirmed that 13 bodies have been retrieved, and the search for more victims continues. Local media indicated that authorities anticipate the death toll could rise to 30. The landslides were triggered by heavy rains on Wednesday night in the mountainous Bulambuli district, a region prone to such disasters. This district lies approximately 280 kilometres (173 miles) east of the capital, Kampala.
According to reports, local officials have stated an excavator will be deployed to aid rescue efforts. However, roads remain obstructed by mud, and the rains persist. The affected area spans about 50 acres, encompassing both homesteads and farmland. Photos and videos circulated on social media show people digging through mud to find victims, with some houses completely buried and others only partially visible.
