Residents of Rugaaga, Kashumba Sub Counties, and Kabingo Town Council in Isingiro District are counting losses following a heavy hailstorm that destroyed their gardens.
The hailstorm that affected more than 300 homesteads also destroyed a Community School and houses yesterday.
Kenneth Kaunda the Head teacher of Noah Community School said that the rain that started at 4:00 pm, de-roofed three classroom blocks and the school’s administration block.
Kaunda says that he is now planning to call the PTA and School Management meeting over the matter.
Warren Matiibita a resident of Katungye Cell said he has lost 16 acres of banana plantation to the hailstorm and this leaves him worried about how he will manage to pay his loan and school fees for his children.
Steven Mwesigye, the Chairperson of LCI Katungye Cell said about 320 households were affected by the hailstorm in his village and seven houses were destroyed.
Medius Kenkanja, another affected resident, said that she lost one and a half acres of cassava and eight acres of banana plantations, and a house leaving her stranded with her eight children. She pleaded with the government for help.
Aaron Turahi, the Isingiro LCV Chairperson said that they have asked the District Production Officer to compile a comprehensive report on the extent of the damages caused by the hailstorm.
Turahi said that they will write to the Office of the Prime Minister requesting relief food for the affected families.
Additional reporting: URN
