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Landslides bury 40 homes in six villages in eastern Uganda, killing at least 13 people
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Original Publication Date: November 28, 2024 1:38AM
Publication Updated: April 11, 2025 10:19AM
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At least 13 people have died in eastern Uganda after landslides buried 40 homes in six villages, relief officials said Thursday.
The Uganda Red Cross Society said 13 bodies have been recovered and the rescue effort is continuing.
Local media reported that authorities expect the death toll might rise to 30.
The landslides happened after heavy rains on Wednesday night in the mountainous district of Bulambuli, where landslides are common.
The prime minister’s office issued a disaster alert on Wednesday stating that heavy rains across the country had cut off major roads.
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