Moses Mapes, UWA boss said that access to the peak has been blocked thus depicting global warming. It is caused by gases such as carbon-dioxide from industrial processes, which trap the heat escaping from the earth surface. He urged people to minimise activities that affect the eco-system around the mountain, lest more disasters occur.

John Hunwick, the director of Rwenzori Trekking Services said that the glaciers have been melting rapidly during the last four years thus the country losing a tourism treasure because it is unique to have ice on the equator. According to Guma, UWA has dispatched a team to the mountain to ascertain the extent of damage on the route to Margherita. He also said options of re-routing to the peak would be considered.