Two people have died and property has been damaged following heavy rains and flooding in parts of the Kampala Metropolitan Area.
The incidents occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with Police reporting fatalities in Bulabira Zone and Ttuba Zone in Kyanja Parish.
In Bulabira Zone, Police recovered the body of an unidentified man, estimated to be between 22 and 28 years old, from a drainage trench. He is suspected to have been swept into the area by floodwater.
In Ttuba Zone, 25-year-old Jalia Nameere died after a perimeter wall reportedly collapsed onto her rented room during overnight rains.
Police confirmed the two deaths and appealed to anyone with a missing relative matching the description of the unidentified man to contact Najjera Police Station.
“Police recorded two deaths and damage to property following heavy rains in parts of the Kampala Metropolitan Area on 11 October 2026,” Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said.
Rusoke said both bodies were taken to the mortuary for postmortem examinations.
The flooding also caused property damage in other parts of the metropolitan area.
In Kiganda Zone, Kireka, Police recovered a red TVS motorcycle, registration number UFG 529A, from floodwater.
In Mbalwa, floodwater destroyed a perimeter wall belonging to Mark Lwanga and damaged his Toyota Sienta, registration number UBH 630P.
Rusoke said Police officers visited and documented the affected scenes, adding that investigations into the incidents were ongoing.
He urged members of the public to exercise caution during heavy rains and avoid areas that could expose them to danger.
“We urge the public to avoid flooded roads, drainage channels and trenches, and not to walk or drive through fast-flowing water,” Rusoke said.
He also advised the public to keep away from unstable walls and buildings. Property owners were encouraged to inspect their structures for signs of weakness, particularly during the rainy season.
