A body of 12-year-old girl has been recovered from a trench filled with running water in Kibali 2 Cell, Budaka Town Council in Budaka District on 12th August 2024.

The deceased has been identified as Nahula Brenda and she reportedly drowned while attempting to cross during a heavy downpour, her body was carried by the water to the Kibali 2 Cell swamp.

In Rwenzori West, another drowning incident was reported at Nyakakeera Landing Site on Lake George in Kitagwenda District, where seven fishermen drowned after their boat capsized due to strong winds and waves. Also on July 23, 2024, a case of drowning was reported in Savannah Region, Nakasongola District, near the Irima landing site in Irima Parish, Kalungi Sub County. This incident resulted in the loss of two victims namely; Seromasi William, 32-year-old male fishmonger, and Muwonge Disan, a 22-year-old and one individual was rescued from the scene.

Police Spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke urges individuals traveling on water bodies to seriously consider using life jackets. In this rainy season, Kituuma has advised people to exercise caution in flooded areas to avoid such cases of drowning.