By Abubakar Bin Siraji
BULAMBULI
Local government employees of Bwikhonge Sub County have been asked to go back to their homes a heavy storm blew off the roof of an office block on Sunday, 24th March, 2024 at around 3:00 PM.
The most affected buildings are the Office of the Sub County Chief which accommodates Sub County Accountant and Chairman LC 3, the multipurpose office block, among others.
Tom Mayeku, the Bwikhonge sub county chief told this reporter that although no one sustained injury during the process, the incident destroyed several sub county properties like furniture and vital office equipment.
According to Mayeku, they have taken a temporary decision to send the staff members back home, as they explore options to accommodate the affected staff in the nearby buildings.
Bwikhonge sub-county chairperson, John Matingo has described the incident as unfortunate noting that it happened over the weekend when the staff members were in their homes.
Matingo has appealed for help from the district and other local government lovers to enable the authorities to refurbish the Sub county headquarters.
Currently, several parts of Bulambuli are receiving rains characterized by strong winds and thunderstorms.
According to the march 2024 monthly rainfall update by the Uganda Meteorological Authority, the month of March is generally characterized by peak season rainfall associated with thunderstorms and lightning over most parts of the country.
