UPDF Rebuilds Key Infrastructures Ruined by Floods in Rwenzori Region

Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers and men have embarked on a plan to re-establish key infrastructures in Kasese and Bundibugyo Districts which were devastated by deadly floods that hit the districts this week.  

In Kasese, River Nyamwamba gave way leaving Kilembe mines hospital flooded and hundreds stuck from the mountains while in Bundibugyo, River Lamia burst its banks killing a UPDF soldier and injuring three others.  

The State Minister for Disaster Preparedness Musa Ecweru who was in Kasese to assess the damage said the ministry had requested m the 222 Mountain Infantry Brigade of the UPDF to come in and aid in re-establishing key infrastructures that were destroyed. In the short run, the force will be desilting and re-organize Kilembe Mines Hospital.   

Ecweru says the brigade under the command of Lt Col Denis Wanyama will be working between the two districts to mitigate the dangers and ensure that no lives are lost during this time. The force is also expected to establish a relocation unit for emergencies and be on standby to render airlift services. 

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The Minister said that the government at a later stage will have to determine If Kilembe Mines Hospital should be relocated to a safer area.  

Ecweru cautioned residents that the torrential rains which started in March are likely to continue for some days and called upon locals in flood prone areas as well as wetlands to immediately vacate to safer places.  

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Kasese District Vice-Chairperson Gideon Ntabose, says there is a need for A quick response from the government to help families whose households were destroyed by the floods.