Over 6000 people have been left homeless in the northern district of Amuru after Unyama stream burst its bank.
Atiak LC3 Chairman, John Bosco, said Elegu was the most affected village. The floods were caused by a heavy down pour that hit the area on Wednesday affecting several families.
The stream, which connects to River Nile is located seven kilometers away from Elegu border post along Atiak-Numule-Juba road.
“The floods washed away houses and latrines living many people stranded. Gardens were washed away and others submerged in water,” Ocan said.
According to Ocan, over 3,000 people lost property in the floods.
Joanita Nyakaisiki a businesswoman in Elegu Market said she lost 600,000 shillings and property worth millions of shillings. She appealed to the government for relief.
A team from Uganda Red Cross Society, the ministry of disaster preparedness led by the head of the National Emergency Coordinating Centre; Major General Julius Oketa, visited the area and asseses the damage caused by the floods.
Oketa said food items and other essential household items like bedding would be delivered.
By Tony Langalanga and Jackon Kitara, The New Vision
