It was a typical bustling morning on Entebbe Road. The road was already alive with the hum of vehicles. Commuters were heading to their destinations, their minds occupied with the day’s tasks ahead.
However, today was different. Dark clouds loomed ominously over Namasuba – Bata Bata. The usual hustle and bustle seemed more urgent, as if people could sense the impending downpour. By mid-morning, the first raindrops began to fall, lightly at first, then steadily increasing in intensity.
Within an hour, the skies had opened up, releasing a torrent of rain. The roads quickly transformed into rivers as the drainage systems struggled to cope with the deluge. Namasuba – Bata Bata, a low-lying area, was particularly affected. The water levels rose rapidly, turning the busy thoroughfare into a flooded obstacle course.
Vehicles fought to navigate the floodwaters. Drivers craned their necks out of windows, trying to gauge the depth of the water ahead. Some cars stalled, their engines overwhelmed by the water, while others created waves as they powered through. Motorcycles and bicycles, a common sight on Entebbe Road, were forced to stop and seek shelter, their riders drenched and frustrated.
