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Two people have died following heavy rains that hit the Kampala Metropolitan Area on Sunday, October 11, leaving property damaged and raising concerns about the dangers of flooding.
Police confirmed on Monday that one man, estimated to be between 22 and 28 years old, was found dead in a drainage trench in Bulabira Zone. He is suspected to have been swept there by floodwater. His identity had not been established by the time of reporting.
In a separate incident in Ttuba Zone, Kyanja Parish, 25-year-old Jalia Nameere died after a perimeter wall reportedly collapsed onto her rented room during the overnight downpour.
Police took both bodies to the mortuary for postmortem examinations. They appealed to anyone whose relative is missing and matches the unidentified man's description to contact Najera Police Station.
The rains also caused property damage in other parts of the metropolitan area. In Kiganda Zone, Kireka, police recovered a red TVS motorcycle, registration number UFG 529A, from floodwater.
In Mbalwa, floodwater destroyed a perimeter wall belonging to Mark Lwanga and damaged his Toyota Sienta, registration number UBH 630P.
Police visited and documented the affected scenes, with inquiries into the incidents ongoing.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid flooded roads, drainage channels and trenches, warning against walking or driving through fast-flowing water. Residents have also been cautioned to keep away from unstable walls and buildings, particularly during heavy rainfall.
Police confirmed on Monday that one man, estimated to be between 22 and 28 years old, was found dead in a drainage trench in Bulabira Zone. He is suspected to have been swept there by floodwater. His identity had not been established by the time of reporting.
In a separate incident in Ttuba Zone, Kyanja Parish, 25-year-old Jalia Nameere died after a perimeter wall reportedly collapsed onto her rented room during the overnight downpour.
Police took both bodies to the mortuary for postmortem examinations. They appealed to anyone whose relative is missing and matches the unidentified man's description to contact Najera Police Station.
The rains also caused property damage in other parts of the metropolitan area. In Kiganda Zone, Kireka, police recovered a red TVS motorcycle, registration number UFG 529A, from floodwater.
In Mbalwa, floodwater destroyed a perimeter wall belonging to Mark Lwanga and damaged his Toyota Sienta, registration number UBH 630P.
Police visited and documented the affected scenes, with inquiries into the incidents ongoing.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid flooded roads, drainage channels and trenches, warning against walking or driving through fast-flowing water. Residents have also been cautioned to keep away from unstable walls and buildings, particularly during heavy rainfall.
