The impact of rain still causing stress and confusion among locals

22 December 2025, 20:13

By Ambrose Okwanga

George William Omony, the forecasting Services Manager, Uganda National Meterological Authority said he has been receiving concerns from some farmers asking if they can plant trees during this period.

However, he said farmers should not think of planting trees during this period because the current rains will stop before the year ends adding that they are not yet sure of when the rainy season will resume next year.

Omony urged farmers to grow crops like vegetables to help adress food insecurity because they take little time in the garden and also rallied the locals to store rain water for future use especially to help provide water for animals and domestic use.

On the other hand, locals in some parts of Lango have expressed concern about the impact of rain in their well being.Johnny Stephen Ocen, the LC1 Chairperson of Barapua village, Alir Parish said the road network in the area has detoriated attributing it to the high level of rain experienced in the past and rain being experienced recently.

He said this has hindered business and transportation in the area because people can not transport their produce for sale.

Shaban Awici a resident of Ogom village, Alir parish said the poor road network has hindered access to Ogwete HC3 adding that if not worked upon soon, it will affect the movement learners to Ogwete P/S during first term next year.

In Dokolo district some subcounties sorrounding Lake Kwania are experiencing floods during this period.

UPDF Brigade last week donated an engine boat and 31 life jackets to residents of Bata island in Adeknino Sub county to easen transportation among the locals.

The Resident District commissioner Dokolo Babra Akech said the donation was timely because the area being flood prone hinders access of the locals to schools, health centers and markets.

Frederick Ogwal Owiny the LCIII Chairperson of Adeknino Sub county said he will form a committee to monitor the operation of the boat.