LCV chairperson of Budaka district, Sam Mulomi has launched an appeal in support of four churches and over thirty home that were destroyed by the heavy rain storms that swept through the villages of Nakibulu, Macholi, Budaka on March 18.
Budaka District chairperson Rogers Mukose also confirmed this development to journalists saying the heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorm left several structures down – and others, without roofs.
“Some of the churches had just been build.” Mr Sam Mulomi said. “Many have been left homeless, much as there were no fatalities because the storm came during the day when most people were out of their houses.
“The magnitude caused by the storm was too big to the extent that many families are now seeking shelter from their relatives as an assessment of the problem is undertaken. The challenge at the moment is how to support the affected people as sub-county leaders compile data which could be forwarded to the district for action,” Mr Mukose added.
Reports show that Budaka District frequently suffers heavy storms which has been brought on by massive tree cutting which have left the district vulnerable to such disasters especially since there is no protection from strong winds.
Speaking to NTV Uganda, the Nakajeke village LC1 chairman, Mr Isa Biga urged responsible leaders to intervene and find an alternative to support those whose houses were completely destroyed.
By staff Writer.
