Floods have submerged several households and paralysed businesses on Karuma-Olwiyo-Pakwach road in Nwoya and Pakwach districts following heavy rain on Monday that saw River Tangi burst its banks.
The floods have also cut off a section of the Olwiyo-Pakwach road, paralysing transport. The road connects Uganda and DR Congo through West Nile.
Some vehicles were on Monday submerged as they tried to manoeuvre through the flooded road.
The most affected areas are Got Apwoyo Sub-county in Nwoya District and Pakwach Town Council.
Mr Emmanuel Orach, the Nwoya District chairperson, said on Monday evening that no fatalities and injuries were registered but explained that some motorcycles and vehicles were swept away by floods.
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