Uganda – EET: Multi-Hazard Report (August 2024)

Random rains experienced in the Western Region of Uganda triggered hazardous events in the districts of Kasese, Ntoroko, Bundibugyo and in Kampala Capital City in the Central region. Severe flooding was reported in Ntoroko, Kasese and Bundibugyo districts, heavy storms in Kasese and Bunyagabu while a landfill collapse in Kampala Capital City. The hazards affected 44,469 individuals (8,678 households), with 25,422 people from 1,973 households internally displaced. The most affected age group were children below the age of 18 (48%) followed Adults between 18 and 64 years (43%) and elderly above 64 (9%). Notably, more than half of affected people were female (56%). Urgent needs have emerged, with health, food assistance and NFI as critical priorities in the aftermath of the reported hazards. Infrastructure damage was significant, with 112 houses partially destroyed, 39 houses completely damaged, and 11 water facilities, 3 schools and 2 health facilities affected