Thursday, March 4, 2010

Red Cross appeals for aid after Uganda landslide

Uganda's Red Cross has launched an appeal to help survivors of mudslides which swept away three villages near the eastern town of Bududa.

More than 80 bodies have been recovered from the mud which engulfed villages on the slopes of Mount Elgon.

At least 250 people are still missing. The Red Cross says it needs shelters, blankets and psychological support.

In one village, eyewitnesses said schoolchildren took shelter in a health centre later engulfed by the mud.

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