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Deadly landslide hits east Uganda Deadly landslide hits east Uganda
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About 30 people have been killed in a landslide in the mountainous eastern region of Bududa in Uganda, police say.About 30 people have been killed in a landslide in the mountainous eastern region of Bududa in Uganda, police say.
Police spokeswoman Judith Nabakooba said some reports had said 27 had died, while others had said 40. About 100 people are reported missing. Police spokeswoman Judith Nabakooba said some reports had said 27 had died, while others have said 40. About 100 people are reported missing.
The landslide follows heavy rains in the area. Police and rescuers are reported to be heading to the area, which has recently experienced heavy rains.
Correspondents say the region often suffers from landslides but this is an unusually high death toll.