Floods have cut off West Nile from the rest of Uganda after R.Nile burst its banks on Tuesday. This north-western part of the country is now only accessible via ferries and air after the floods deposited heavy debris and weed on the road near the Pakwach bridge in Nwoya district.
In response, Uganda National Roads Authority (Unra) has temporary closed Packwach bridge until further notice and advises travellers going to and from West Nile to use the Gulu-Adjumani-Leropi ferry, Gulu-Adjumani-Obongi ferry or the Masindi Wanseko ferry.
A statement from UNRA, says their teams in Gulu and Arua are mobilising equipment to clear the road for immediately use.