The deceased have been identified as Tumwakire Kerine, from Lubalika B Cell in Kakinga Town Council, and Ivan Musinguzi, a casual worker from Rubirizi District. Both died after being struck by debris from collapsing buildings.
According to Global Forest Watch, Luwero lost 8.45 thousand hectares (kha) of tree cover in 2023, with all of this loss occurring within natural forests.
Every year, Agago experiences two extreme weather patterns, prolonged drought, and excessive rains that cause flooding. This year, the district experienced a dry spell from May and June.
