The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) in its forecast has warned that there would be strong winds and strong waves on Lake Victoria that could have disastrous impact to small vessels.
In a statement issued yesterday UNMA warned that Lake Victoria continues to be unsafe today as all four zones develop strong winds and moderate waves therefore operators of small crafts and boats can postpone all related activities till weather conditions change.
The four zones, including Entebbe and Jinja, are areas that could experience strong winds and waves that cover the entire part of Lake Victoria, which Uganda has control of.
The UNMA was on Sunday forecasting moderate winds and waves over Lake Victoria, but by evening, it indicated that winds and waves were becoming stronger.
The authority also urged the law enforcement officers on the landing sites to ensure everyone on a boat is effectively wearing a life jacket before setting off for a trip.
Following the UNMA advisory, Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesman Patrick Onyango said the Marine Police Unit has been tasked to deploy effectively on the landing sites to ensure boat operators meet the standards and guidelines set by the government.
He said they would not allow passengers and boat operators to set off without wearing life jackets.
