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River Semuliki floods leave thousands out in the cold

In the past three weeks, floods from River Semuliki have relentlessly hit Ntoroko District, submerging six cattle corridor sub-counties.

The floodwaters have also displaced hundreds of residents, who now face imminent hunger as vital access roads for food transportation remain cut off.

The most affected sub-counties include Bweramule, Butungama, Rwebisengo, Rwebisengo Town Council, Kanara, and parts of Kibuku.

Many residents have sought refuge along raised roadsides and under trees. Villages such as Kiraga, Budiba, Masojo, Rwetuhe, Makido, Kichwamba, Kyobe, and Kayaja have been particularly hard-hit.

Local leaders report that these sub-counties rely heavily on cattle keeping for their livelihood, selling milk to purchase food brought in from Fort Portal. However, all access roads to these areas have been severed, cutting off the food supply.