Bulambuli Mudslides DeathToll Rises To 22

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The death toll from the catastrophic mudslides that struck Buluganya Parish in Buluganya Sub-county, Bulambuli District, has risen to 22 as search and rescue operations continue.

However, the mudslides, caused by a six-hour downpour on the evening of Wednesday, November 27, 2024, buried approximately 45 households, leaving a trail of destruction and grief in four villages: Masugu, Namakyele, Mamolo, and Ntagalo.

Initially, several bodies were recovered, and survivors were rushed to medical facilities. However, as rescue teams and local volunteers continued combing through the debris, more bodies were discovered, bringing the confirmed death toll to 22.

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The deceased individuals have been identified as:

Wolimbwa Pascal, aged 70, from Masugu Village
Nandudu Stellah, aged 20, from Masugu Village
Nandudu Brenda, aged 24, from Namakyele Village
Woniala Paul, aged 6, from Masugu Village
Namasoko James, aged 30, from Masugu Village
Nakayenze Bridget, aged 14, from Masugu Village
Zemei Jackline, aged 40, from Ntagalu Village
Sirikye Paul, aged 60, from Masugu Village
Nafuna Mary, aged 32, from Namakyele Village
Lutalo David, aged 9, from Masugu Village
Zemei Margaret, aged 4, from Ntagalu Village
Kayegi Rosita, aged 3, from Namakyele Village
Nafuna Anne, aged 15, from Masugu Village
Namahe Sylvia, aged 18, from Namakyele Village
Naganza Josephine, aged 90, from Masugu Village
Vule Allen, aged 60, from Mamolo Village
Khaiza Scovia, aged 51, from Masugu Village
Massa Enocent, aged 52, from Masugu Village
Tomonyi Allen, aged 42, from Masugu Village
Nanduga Petwa, aged 48, from Ntagalu Village
Galayi Elija, aged 4, from Ntagalu Village
One unidentified victim whose remains were only partially recovered

The survivors of the incident include:

Monje James, from Masugu Village
Sabayo John, aged 25, from Namakyele Village
Manana Edward, from Namakyele Village
Nambozo Sarah, aged 18, from Namakyele Village
Namisi Geoffrey, from Namakyele Village
Nambubolo Vincent, aged 4, from Namakyele Village
Nabumboyi Alice, aged 50, from Ntagalo Village

According to SP Taitika Rogers, the Public Relations Office Elgon region, “Rescue efforts have been ongoing since the night of the disaster, with authorities and volunteers tirelessly working to recover more bodies and assist survivors.”

He added that “postmortem examinations have been conducted on the recovered bodies, while the injured are receiving treatment at Mbale Referral Hospital and Muyembe Health Centre IV.”

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