Uganda: all warning channels
Uganda in Africa (East Africa). Waarning tracks 19 warning categories for Kampala and the surrounding area, from Uganda National Meteorological Authority and Office of the Prime Minister – Department of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Management.
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- capitalKampala
- regionAfrica · East Africa
- risk profileflood, landslide, drought, epidemic, storm, earthquake, volcano
- languagesen, sw
Official warning authorities
- meteoUganda National Meteorological Authority
- civilOffice of the Prime Minister – Department of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Management
Warning categories for Uganda
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Drought Warningswater shortage, soil dryness and fire bans
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Earthquake Alertsearthquakes, aftershocks and shaking
- Volcano Alertseruptions, ash fall and lahar risk
- Landslide Warningsmudslides, rockfall and slope collapse
- Health and Epidemic Warningsoutbreaks, vaccination and public health alerts
- Industrial Accident Warningschemical releases, explosions and hazmat incidents
- Product Recall Warningsunsafe products, defects and manufacturer recalls
- Food Recall Warningscontamination, allergens and undeclared ingredients
- Water Quality Warningsdrinking water, bathing water and boil-water notices
- Crime and Safety Warningslocal crime levels and personal safety advice
- Cyber Security Warningsexploited vulnerabilities, malware and breaches
- Scam and Fraud Warningsphishing, fake shops, investment and romance fraud
- Travel Safety Warningstravel advisories, entry rules and regional risks
- Missing Person Alertschild abduction and vulnerable person alerts
- Transport Disruption Warningsroad closures, rail disruption, strikes and airspace
- Space Weather Warningsgeomagnetic storms, aurora and radio blackouts
Frequently asked questions
Which authorities issue public warnings in Uganda?
Uganda National Meteorological Authority, Office of the Prime Minister – Department of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Management.
What is the emergency number in Uganda?
The primary emergency number is 112.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Uganda?
19 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Drought Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Earthquake Alerts, Volcano Alerts, Landslide Warnings, Health and Epidemic Warnings, Industrial Accident Warnings, Product Recall Warnings, Food Recall Warnings, Water Quality Warnings, Crime and Safety Warnings, Cyber Security Warnings, Scam and Fraud Warnings, Travel Safety Warnings, Missing Person Alerts, Transport Disruption Warnings, Space Weather Warnings.
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Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.