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Uganda: Why Kampala Floods Are Not About to End
Monitor, 17 October 2019
Whenever skies open, transport in most parts of Kampala grounds to a halt, with torrential floods wreaking havoc in most places. Read more »
The Kampala Capital City Authority lacks money to roll out the new master plan which was meant to resolve the flooding problem in the city. KCCA acting deputy executive director Samuel Serunkuuma says the authority needs at least U.S.$216 million to implement the new master plan. "We updated the drainage master plan but we do not have money to implement it. We have since informed government about our need for more funding," he said.
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Police in Mbarara have confirmed one person dead and several others displaced by floods following a heavy downpour on Wednesday. A building under construction at the Rwizi Arch ... Read more »
Pedestrians and motorists struggled as parts of Kampala were left flooded after a 90-minute downpour. Read more »
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