Hailstorm Destroys Crops in Nyabiteete Buyanja, Residents Fear Hunger
Rukungiri: Residents of Buguma Cell in Nyabiteete Parish, Buyanja Subcounty, Rukungiri District, are counting losses and fearing hunger after a hailstorm destroyed their crops on September 28.
The heavy rain and hailstorm hit the area at around 5 p.m., destroying crops including bananas, cassava, beans, sweet potatoes and coffee.
One of the affected residents, Caleb Kashako, said in a phone interview with our news reporter that residents are worried about the damage and appealed to authorities to intervene.
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By press time, our news reporter had not yet received a comment from Buyanja Subcounty or Rukungiri District authorities.
More news will follow as we gather further updates.
