a mountainside situated on the western banks of lake albert collapsed on 16 august, triggering a landslide which impacted the fishing village of tora. initial estimates reported about 40 people were killed by the distaster with as many as 200 others missing. the following day, the province's deputy governor pacifique keta announced the death toll had risen to 200 and 50 properties were completely submerged. four other victims were treated for injuries at tshomia hospital.