Over 50 Families Displaced As New Cracks Emerge in Namisindwa

Namisindwa District in Uganda is facing a growing crisis as fresh cracks have forced more than 50 families to abandon their homes in Bupoto Sub-county. The emergence of these new fissures, following persistent heavy rainfall, has intensified fears of a potential disaster and prompted residents to seek safety in less vulnerable locations.

This latest development comes just days after reports indicated that over 500 villages across several sub-counties and town councils were already under threat from massive landslide cracks and flooding. Namisindwa District Chairperson Emma Bwayo had previously confirmed the dire situation after a field assessment, warning of the urgent need for government intervention to safeguard residents in landslide-prone areas.

Affected residents, including Alex Wambwa and Sarah Kituyi, have made urgent appeals to the government for immediate relocation assistance. They expressed living in constant fear as the ground continues to crack with each heavy downpour, warning that the situation could escalate if the rains persist. Local leaders are echoing these calls, advocating for emergency aid, comprehensive evacuation plans, and long-term mitigation strategies to address the recurring landslide threats in the mountainous district.

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many residents are living in fear as the ground continues to crack following every heavy downpour, warning that the situation could worsen if the rains persist.