At the very least 12 persons are identified to have died after a landslide occurred at a big rubbish dump in Kampala, the capital of Uganda.
Rescuers are persevering with to dig via rubble within the hope of discovering extra survivors within the wake of landslides after weeks of torrential rains.
The 36-acre (14-hectare) Kiteezi landfill is the one landfill serving all of Kampala, a metropolis of roughly 4 million folks.
Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago mentioned it was a catastrophe. [that] It’s sure to occur”.
Town has reportedly been looking for a brand new location for years.
A big mountain of rubbish collapsed late Friday night time, burying properties on the fringe of the positioning whereas residents slept, Reuters reported.
On Saturday, the loss of life toll stood at eight, together with two youngsters.
Kampala police spokesman Patrick Onyango informed AFP on Sunday that 4 extra our bodies had been recovered and 14 folks had been rescued.
“Rescue operations are persevering with till we’re positive nobody is trapped,” he mentioned.
Mr Onyango mentioned about 1,000 folks had been pressured from their properties by landslides. He didn’t specify how many individuals dwell on the location or whether or not they dwell close by.
Many individuals make a dwelling by sifting via piles of trash in search of issues they’ll resell.
The Uganda Purple Cross Society has been offering tents to folks in want of momentary shelter.
