Landslides kill five in Bulambuli District

Residents using rudimentary tools to search for bodies covered by mud. PHOTO BY MICHEAL WONIALA

Relatives of the deceased five family members who died in the landslides cry uncontrollably after the bodies are retrieved. PHOTO BY MICHEAL WONIALA.

Residents  search  in  the debris left after landslides washed away a house killing five family members in Masugu Village, Bulambuli District. PHOTO BY MICHEAL WONIALA

Relatives of the deceased five family members who died in the landslides cry uncontrollably after the bodies are retrieved. PHOTO BY MICHEAL WONIALA

Mr Stanley Bayole the RDC of Bulambuli District  and politicians looking at the retrieved bodies at Masugu Primay School in Bulambuli District. PHOTO BY MICHEAL WONIALA 

A relative of the deceased family members in visible pain after the bodies were retrieved. PHOTO BY MICHEAL WONIALA

Ms. Anyakun Davinia, the State minister for Relief and Disaster Preparedness delivers 5 million to a family that lost a child in the landslide. PHOTO BY MICHEAL WONIALA

Red Cross donated household items to over 300 households which were affected by the landslides in Bulambuli District. They have called on other partners to support the people who have been displaced. PHOTO BY MICHEAL WONIALA

One of the Houses that was completely demolished by the landslide in Buluganya parish in Buluganya subcounty. District authorities say several houses have been completely destroyed and over 200 people have been left homeless. PHOTO BY MICHEAL WONIALA

The three Children that survived the landslide. PHOTO BY MICHEAL WONIALA

Five bodies of those who died in the Friday landslide lay in a tent. Bulunganya subcounty in Bulambuli District.

Masugu primary school which has over 900 pupils has been closed because it has been classified as too risky for pupils to study from. parents have been asked to look out for other schools.