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Deadly landslide hits east Uganda Landslide 'kills 100' in 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. More than 100 people have been killed in a landslide in the mountainous eastern region of Bududa in Uganda, a minister has told the BBC.
Police spokeswoman Judith Nabakooba said some reports had said 27 had died, while others have said 40. About 100 people are reported missing. Minister for Disaster Preparedness Musa Ecweru has gone to the area to assess what help is needed.
Police and rescuers are reported to be heading to the area, which has recently experienced heavy rains. More than 300 people are reported to be missing after their homes were buried in the area after recent heavy rains.
Correspondents say the region often suffers from landslides but this is an unusually high death toll.Correspondents say the region often suffers from landslides but this is an unusually high death toll.
Initial reports said that about 30 people had died.