For a couple of months communities dwelling in the vicinity of kafu river have been parching for rains owing to the fact that majority are farmers with yards of cattle and transforming to commercial agriculture as way of earning a living yet the water levels have been slowing down subsiquently. this prompted most of them to draw more closer to the river banks to easily access water for their animals and crops irrigation. when the rains recently started pouring what aught to be an answered prayer ended into a mystery due to high rise in the water levels of the river
Kafu bursts of its banks near Karongo Village, situated approximately 19.8 kilometers from Hoima has led to a significant disruption in connectivity ,crop destruction and displacement of people in 5 adjacent villages due to vicious floods that have left homes submerged
The sudden flooding of the river has caused concerns for motorists, commuters, and residents in the affected areas, prompting the need for alternative routes and safety precautions.
Motorists traveling from Kampala to Hoima are strongly advised to use alternative routes to avoid the flooded section of the road. The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has recommended two main detours:
1. Hoima – Masindi – Kafu – Luwero – Kampala Route:
This route provides a safer alternative for those heading from Kampala to Hoima. It bypasses the affected area and ensures a smoother and safer journey.
2. Hoima – Buhimba – Nalweyo – Kakumiro – Mubende – Kampala Route:
This alternative route offers another option for motorists looking to reach Hoima from Kampala while avoiding the flooded section of the road.
