Hailstorm Devastates Kagongi Sub County, Leaves Hundreds Homeless
People of Ntuura, Nsiika and Bwengure parishes in Kagongi Subcounty Mbarara district have been rendered homeless. This follows a devastating hailstorm that wreaked havoc in Kagongi Sub County leaving behind a trail of destruction.
Over 362 households have been rendered homeless, critical infrastructure and gardens have been severely damaged.
The affected structures include Bwengure Health Center II where a portion of the building was struck by a falling tree, Ntuura Parish headquarters, Ntuura Christian School, and Nsiika Christian Union Vision Primary School.
The extent of the damage was assessed during a monitoring and inspection program led by Member of Parliament for Kashari North, Basil Bataringaya Rwankwene. The program was initiated in response to urgent pleas from the affected communities.
During his visit, Hon. Bataringaya assured the affected families and institutions that a comprehensive report compiled by village and sub-county leaders will be promptly delivered to the Office of the Prime Minister for urgent action.
Hon. Bataringaya emphasized the immediate needs of the affected population, including food relief, quick-maturing bean and maize seeds for planting. He also requested the Office of the Prime Minister to provide building materials such as cement and iron sheets along with essential beddings like blankets and bed sheets to assist families whose homes were destroyed.
The LCIII Chairperson for Kagongi Sub County, Evarist Twine, highlighted the need for government support for private schools specifically Ntuura Christian School and Nsiika Christian Union Vision Primary School to supplement their efforts in educating Ugandan children.
The Chairperson of LCIII Ntuura Parish, Gumisiriza Kamiiri, expressed gratitude for the swift response from Hon. Bataringaya who offered comfort and advised residents planning to construct houses to consult with qualified technical professionals. The community hopes for a swift and effective response from the government to address the widespread devastation caused by the hailstorm.
