Uganda, April 28 -- Rising water levels of Lake Victoria have submerged markets, homes, roads, borehole, and washing bays among others at Masese Landing Site in Jinja City, leaving at least 1,600 vendors and families stranded.

Area LC1 chairperson Asad Magumba says the water levels have risen, resulting in an overflow that has affected about 1,600 people.

According to Magumba, most of this water comes from the lake and flows over roads towards the river.

Subsequently, he fears that pollutants which are washed into the mainstream water may lead to an outbreak of diseases, including cholera among others.

Magumba told Monitor that they "have tried to inform the concerned authorities in vain."

Francis Magala, a trader, said his business ...