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Uganda    Uganda   

Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary. Murchison Falls National Park in the northwest is known for its 43m-tall waterfall and wildlife such as hippos. ― Google

Capital: Kampala

Dialing code: +256

President: Yoweri Museveni

Currency: Ugandan shilling

Population: 45.74 million (2020) World Bank

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Heavy rainfall has been affecting Uganda (in particular Eastern, and Western Regions) since late April, causing floods and triggering landslides and mudslides that have resulted in population displacements and damage.

Media report, as of 6 May, more than 3,200 displaced people, 650 destroyed houses and a total of nearly 7,000 affected people across the Eastern Region, where the most affected area by floods is the Bulambuli District with nearly 4,500 affected people.

In addition, media also report more than 50 displaced, over 500 affected people and eight destroyed houses across the Western Region, particularly due to landslides and mudslides. No fatalities were reported by the Red Cross.

Over the next 48 hours, more rainfall is forecast over most of the Country, including over the already affected Eastern, and Western Regions

Featured photo: File photo for illustration only. Floods in Kasese, Uganda, 21 May 2020. Credit: Uganda Red Cross
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Humanitarian Impact
  7,500
      Affected Persons
  3,250
        Displaced Persons
    650
          Damaged Homes

OCHA coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises.

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