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Update and Clarification:

Current details about Bulambuli Mudslide incident; 02 survivors in hospital , 01 body of a 14yrs old male retrieved, 07 suspected missing and 03 houses destroyed.

Urgent Alert:
Subcounties of Buluganya, Bumasobo & Buginyanya in Bulambuli District received heavy rains yesterday.
Subsequently, Buluganya & Bumasobo have experienced Landslide. Local emergency teams have been dispatched to the incident scene to rescue survivors and save lives.

Ongoing: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Platform meeting at @opmdpm. The platform draws stakeholders in the Disaster Risk Reduction sphere. Key areas today; @MeteoUganda weather forecast update, @opmdpm update on disaster situation & partners' on ongoing disaster response.

Today Brig Gen James Kinalwa has handed over the Office of the Head NECOC to Brig Gen Eugene Ssebugwawo the incoming Head of NECOC. Farewell and Welcome to the Generals.

@opmdpm DRR Platform: Disaster Risk Reduction Platform sitting today discussing MAM seasonal climate outlook and early warning highlights for Karamoja @OPMUganda @FAOUganda @MeteoUganda @KCCAUG @UgandaRedCross @UNFPAUganda @WFPUgandaCD @USAIDUganda