It seems the government of Uganda has abandoned the victims of the recent floods in Masindi, as displaced families now rely on mudfish to survive.

Development Diaries reports that the victims of the floods in November 2023 now face the harsh reality of hunger, which could soon lead to them taking desperate measures for survival.

The Masindi flood was caused by heavy rains, which displaced about 260 households and destroyed more than 600 acres of farmland.

With their farmlands submerged, the victims resorted to catching and eating the mudfish that came with the flood.

Uganda has more than 3.5 million family farms, with many of its smallholder farmers among the poorest people in the world, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

With their farmlands destroyed by the floods, the Masindi flood victims are left with no farm harvest to feed on for the rest of the year.

Despite Uganda receiving aid support, it has largely been insufficient to meet the urgent needs of the families affected.

Development Diaries, therefore, calls on the Ugandan Ministry of Disaster Preparedness and Refugees to immediately provide adequate food supplies, shelter, and other essential support to the Masindi flood victims.

Source: Monitor

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