<span style="color: #222222;">In Uganda, at least 26 people have been killed in floods unleashed by heavy rains in different parts of the country.<br />''<br />''Irene Nakasiita, a spokesperson for the Uganda Red Cross, said today that 17 flooding victims have been confirmed in the western district of Bundibugyo.<br />''<br />''She said another nine people have died in the mountainous districts of Sironko and Bududa in the east, where residents also face mudslides that can destroy entire enclaves.<br />''<br />''Ugandan government officials have acknowledged the continuing threat from flooding and said relief is forthcoming to affected areas.<br />''<br />''Residents have been urged to relocate to safer areas.</span><br />