Residents in the four villages of Bumanda A, B,C and D in Ojulia sub county were early this week forced to leave their homes and seek refuge in nearby schools after heavy rains caused widespread flooding in the area.
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| A child inspecting floods in Tororo district |
By our reporter
The flowing flood waters left a trail of destruction through local villages. Birds and almost all types of crops were swept away.
Catherine Athieno, a resident of Bumanda ‘B’ village who was displaced by the rising flood waters and now taking refuge at Bumanda primary said, the sub county had experienced heavy downpour for the past weeks hence resulting in flooding waters.
Some of the flood-affected families had a lucky escape after brick walls collapsed on them as they slept.
” The rain came with strong winds and threw my house down but lucky enough not even one person got injured. Me and my five children all survived” Fred Oburu, narrates.
The disaster according to Okoth Ezera, the chairperson one of Bumanda B’ has displaced over 100 families who are currently sheltering at trading centers and schools.
” The rain has seriously caused havoc in the four villages. Many people have no access to food or medical supplies now since even road network is not acceptable ” Okoth says
George Ofwono, the district councillor representing the locals said Malaria outbreak among children is already been reported due to the poor living conditions.
” Mosquitos has taken advantage of the breeding grounds since stagnant waters is allover yet people got no nets. We appeal to the government to at least consider giving our people new nets” Ofwono argues
Latrines have equally not been spared. Several have submerged. The leaders are worried of further possible disease outbreak.
” Our life is leading to a dim situation. Apart from the current malaria disease affecting the children, the population is living without latrines and proper shelter this is most likely to worsen situation. Obbo Lausi, area district councillor
Richard Atama, the chief administrative officer confirms that the report about disaster has already reached his office and relevant authorities have been informed too.
“We have made assessments on the ground and reported the matter to our bosses in Kampala and we are waiting for response,” Atama says.
Of late, Tororo has become prone to disasters, with the district experiencing different disasters throughout the two seasons. This has put the district at risk of famine.
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