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Rescue operations are ongoing in Uganda’s capital Kampala, after a deadly landslide occurred on Saturday leaving twelve people dead, 10 injured and many still trapped in the collapsed houses. According to authorities in Uganda, the landslide was caused by heavy rainfall experienced on Friday. Kampala capital city authority said government and Red Cross personnel were searching the site and had rescued 14 people. Parts of Uganda have been experiencing heavy rains in recent weeks causing flooding and landslides.
At least 12 people killed by landslide in Kampala
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