By Edward Byamukama
Farmers in Kibanga Ward, Kagadi town council in Kagadi district are counting losses following a heavy downpour accompanied by hailstorms which destroyed their crops.
The areas which were mostly affected are Kyakabugahya B, Kyakasenene and Kyamukunisa all in Kibanga ward Kagadi town council.
The heavy rains that lasted for hours destroyed mainly Gardens of Cassava, Maize, Beans, coffee, sweet potatoes and unroofed a house.
The affected farmers are calling on area leaders and the office of the prime minister to come to their rescue.
Gladys Rwabajungu a 73-year-old woman who also affected by the hailstorm says a similar disaster had last hit their area about 20 years ago.
She says all her food crops have been destroyed and is asking for aid from government and other donor agencies.
The Kibanga Ward Councilor Charles Bamuturaki is appealing to the district production department to visit the area and provide support to the affected residents.
