Official twitter account for the Office of the Prime Minister's Department of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Management

Joined July 2016
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OPM RDPM Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
โ›ฐ๏ธ Mountains store 50% of all fresh water, contain half of all #biodiversity hotspots and have immeasurable cultural and spiritual values for the people dwelling on them. #MountainsMatter ๐Ÿ”—: youtu.be/F6ZlDZ0R79w #TreesPeoplePlanet
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OPM RDPM Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
Curious meteorological phenomenon captured on June 3th by #Copernicus #Sentinel3 over the #Povalley, in Northern #Italy. #vortex Curioso vortice sulla Pianura Padana visto sabato dal satellite. #meteo #Italia @Giulio_Firenze
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OPM RDPM Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
A stunning view of a large rain cloud in action x.com/BilimleKalin/status/14โ€ฆ

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Update and Clarification: Current details about Bulambuli Mudslide incident; 02 survivors in hospital , 01 body of a 14yrs old male retrieved, 07 suspected missing and 03 houses destroyed.
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Urgent Alert: Subcounties of Buluganya, Bumasobo & Buginyanya in Bulambuli District received heavy rains yesterday. Subsequently, Buluganya & Bumasobo have experienced Landslide. Local emergency teams have been dispatched to the incident scene to rescue survivors and save lives.
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@opmdpm is mobilising earth moving equipment and relief as well as dispatching a team to Bulambuli.
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Ongoing: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Platform meeting at @opmdpm. The platform draws stakeholders in the Disaster Risk Reduction sphere. Key areas today; @MeteoUganda weather forecast update, @opmdpm update on disaster situation & partners' on ongoing disaster response.
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Overview of the @UgandaRedCross taking forward the innovations and lessons learnt in response preparedness project, @WFPUgandaCD Anticipatory Action Planning for Karamoja. In attendance @WorldVisionUg @UNICEFUganda @eu_echo @KCCAUG @FAOUganda @OxfaminUganda @UNFPAUganda & others.
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Today Brig Gen James Kinalwa has handed over the Office of the Head NECOC to Brig Gen Eugene Ssebugwawo the incoming Head of NECOC. Farewell and Welcome to the Generals.
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The UPDF has over the years seconded a General Office to @OPMUganda as Head of National Emergency Coordination and Operations Centre(NECOC) to help coordinate and provide command & control during disasters in the country.
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@opmdpm DRR Platform: Disaster Risk Reduction Platform sitting today discussing MAM seasonal climate outlook and early warning highlights for Karamoja @OPMUganda @FAOUganda @MeteoUganda @KCCAUG @UgandaRedCross @UNFPAUganda @WFPUgandaCD @USAIDUganda
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Mr Keith Muhakanizi the Permanent Secretary of the @OPMUganda has proposed the development of a disaster management program for short, Medium and long term as a mitigation strategy amidst the scarce resources. @IOM_Uganda @opmdpm @GovUganda
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Fundraising for the implementation of Uganda's National Disasters Risk Management Plan is underway at the @OPMUganda chaired by the 3rd deputy prime minister @Rukianakadama . @IOM_Uganda @UNDPUganda
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Happening now: #DRMplan objectives: Strengthening disaster Risk coordination and governance at all levels of government; with clarity in roles and responsibilities of all actors, communities and individuals
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OPM RDPM Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
I am honored to receive the Highest Civilian Award (Golden Jubilee Medal-Civilians) of Uganda. Presented to my parents on 26/1/22, by HE Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda @KagutaMuseveni. I thank all my family, friends & colleagues who continue to support me on this journey!
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OPM RDPM Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
6 Oct 2021
โ›ˆ๏ธ #SouthSudan ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ธ flooding update โ„น๏ธ In the last five months, at least 466,000 people were affected by #floods in the country. Out of this number, about 330,000 are from #Jonglei and #Unity states. ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ @UNOCHA_ROSEA
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OPM RDPM Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
Its beautiful when we consider nature ๐ŸŒŽ as our mother.. Farmers welcoming and worshipping Kaveri River in Tamilnadu, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

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OPM RDPM Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
6 Oct 2021
#Rwanda to host the 2021 #Conference on #LandPolicy in Africa Date: 2-4 November Theme: Land Governance for Safeguarding #Arts #Culture and #Heritage towards the Africa we want. @AfDB_Group @_AfricanUnion @ECA_OFFICIAL More: uneca.org/stories/rwanda-to-โ€ฆ
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OPM RDPM Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
#EMSR546 #ErupciรณnLaPalma Unfortunately, the #Plรฉiades Very High Resolution images acquired yesterday and today on our behalf are cloudy and not usable for producing a 1โƒฃ6โƒฃth updated mapping product A new attempt is scheduled for tomorrow at 11:37 UTC Stay tuned for updates
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OPM RDPM Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
6 Oct 2021
"Let's use this opportunity of having so many distinguished guests at #LDCFutureForum. After all, the final goal of academic research is not to publish in journals, but to change the world." @kunalsen5 in the opening panel with @Haavisto @UNHighRep @abdulla_shahid @SchroderusFox
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