8 killed, 14 rescued in Kiteezi landfill landslide due to heavy rainfall in Kampala, Uganda.

A landslide at Kiteezi landfill, Kampala's sole garbage dump, resulted in eight fatalities due to heavy rainfall causing sections of the landfill to collapse. The incident marks Uganda's first reported landslide-related fatalities amidst recent heavy rains causing flooding. Rescue operations are ongoing, with 14 people rescued so far and efforts led by government and Red Cross personnel.

August 10, 2024
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