Residents of Kubewo village in Uganda’s Bududa district are returning to an area known for deadly landslides, despite the risks. In 2010, heavy rains triggered landslides that buried three villages, killing over 200 people. Peter Kibeti is one resident who has returned, acknowledging the inherent danger. This highlights the complex dilemma of climate migration, where people are forced to leave vulnerable areas but often return due to economic hardship or attachment to their land. The returns raise concerns about future disaster risk and the challenges of relocating communities affected by climate change. The situation in Bududa underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions and disaster preparedness measures in the face of increasing climate-related disasters.

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