Over 100 Houses, Crops Destroyed by Heavy Storm in Namisindwa

By: Weswa Ronnie

NAMISINDWA: A devastating storm swept through Namisindwa District, destroying over 100 houses and crops in three sub-counties this morning on Wednesday.

The affected sub counties include Bukokho, Bumbo, and Bumbo Town Council.

John Wafula, the LCIII Chairperson of Bukokho Sub-county, reported that two parishes, Bunamulingi and Bukokho, were severely affected. Crops such as bananas, coffee, and trees were completely destroyed.

Simon Wefunya, the LCI Vice Chairperson of Bumwali village in Bumbo Sub-county, stated that the villages of Bumwali 1 and 2, Kamusayi, Kololo TC, and Bukimati were the most affected.

He says a total of 57 houses lost their roofs due to the storm, which originated from neighboring Kenya.

Sam Buyindi, one of the affected residents from Bumbo Town Council, appealed to the district leaders and the District Disaster Management Team to provide support, such as iron sheets, to help rebuild their homes.

He adds that many residents have temporarily relocated to churches, mosques, and neighbors’ homes since their houses were destroyed.

Jackson Wakwaika, the LCV Chairperson of Namisindwa District, confirmed that he and his team are conducting an assessment of the situation to provide a report to the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness and Management for a response.