River Moroto burst its banks causing flooding that cut-off the road connecting Amuria to Otuke district. The flooding was a result of terrestrial rains in the Eastern part of the country. “When they replaced this bridge the other last two years back, in fact, this water used to pass beyond even this level but they replaced one of the culverts to at least reduce the speed of the water but as we talk now the water has overpowered that culvert. So it just needs again to put more culverts here.” UN trucks transporting relief to Karamoja region and cargo trucks were stuck in the middle of the road. " today around three buses were here parked and they sneaked to cross the other side, immediately they sneaked those trucks got stuck." The owners are fearful that if the rains continue at this rate, the water will rise and their merchandise will be swept away.

Light vehicles are being pushed through the water at a cost. “Is it possible for us to go through the water?” “They pushed us from the other one. The other last one you will have to pay money and then they push you just.” “We can pay money and they push us.” “You switch off the car engine.” “How much are you paying?” “We have given them 20,000 shillings.” The business people who use this road that connects Bugisu, Teso and Karamoja regions said this was not the first time they were witnessing floods of this magnitude. “As you are seeing the water comes in seasons most especially in the month of June up to August. It comes occasionally and when it comes, it over floods and when it over floods people get a lot of problems.” Among those who were stranded were a group of Muslims who sought the services of food vendors to break their fast at the side of the road. The government has been implored to find a lasting solution for the flooding because this is a major road. “You find Abim district, it has affected Amuria on this side as well as Soroti because this one joins up to Kabong.”