Flooding Devastates Kyeitembe Ward in Bushenyi
Over 150 homesteads in Kyeitembe Ward, Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality,Bushenyi district are counting their losses following a heavy downpour that has wreaked havoc on local farms destroying vital crops and banana plantations.
The torrential rains accompanied by strong winds and storms began yesterday evening around 5:00pm leading to significant damage throughout the area. Crops such as bananas and cassava have been particularly affected raising concerns among residents about their food security.
Jenipher Mukundane, the LC3 Lady Councillor reported that the intense rainfall completely submerged Kyeitembe East and Kyeitembe West villages leaving families with little to eat. “We are now facing a critical situation,” Mukundane stated. “Many residents have lost everything and are in urgent need of assistance.”
John Nyabugaro, the LC1 Chairman of Kyeitembe West echoed these concerns warning that the widespread crop destruction could lead to a famine. He is appealing to the central government for immediate relief aid to support the affected families in the wake of this disaster.
As the community reels from the impact of the storm, local leaders are mobilizing efforts to assess the damage and provide relief where possible. Residents hope for swift action from government and relief organizations to alleviate their suffering and restore hope in the face of this adversity.
