By Frank Kamuntu
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has identified 68 flood-prone areas across the city, pointing to the challenges posed by drainage systems and urban planning. This assessment has pinpointed regions most vulnerable to flooding, which becomes a major concern during heavy rainfall.
The hotspots are spread across Kampala’s five divisions:
- Makindye Division: 24 hotspots
- Kawempe Division: 15 hotspots
- Lubaga Division: 13 hotspots
- Nakawa Division: 10 hotspots
- Central Division: 6 hotspots
Key areas such as Bwaise, Kalerwe Market, Kinawataka, Kyambogo, and the Clock Tower junction are among the worst affected. These locations experience frequent flooding, especially during the rainy season.
KCCA officials have linked the floods to several factors, including poor solid waste management, blocked drainage systems, construction in wetlands, and the city’s natural low-lying topography, which traps water in certain areas.
To reduce flood risks, KCCA has undertaken initiatives such as upgrading drainage channels, desilting blocked drains, improving waste management practices, and involving local communities in maintaining clear drainage systems.
KCCA has also urged residents to avoid dumping waste in water channels and to report any blocked or damaged drains. Furthermore, the public is advised against building in wetlands or near water channels, as these areas are particularly vulnerable to flooding.
The Authority emphasised that managing flood risks requires the involvement of both government bodies and citizens. Only through such collaborative efforts can Kampala become safer during the rainy seasons.
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