Uganda: Deadly Kampala Landslide Claims Eight Lives, Rescue Efforts Underway

Uganda: Deadly Kampala Landslide Claims Eight Lives, Rescue Efforts Underway

A landslide at a landfill in Kampala, Uganda, has killed at least eight people, with many more feared missing as rescue operations continue. Children are among the deceased. Heavy rainfall in the region led to a landslide at the landfill on Friday, burying nearby houses. Local authorities and the Red Cross personnel are searching for survivors and bodies, using earth-moving equipment to aid the effort. The landfill, which has served as the city's sole garbage dump for decades, has been a longstanding source of environmental and safety concerns for nearby residents. Watch the video to know more.

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