Three pupils have been killed after being struck by lightning in Uganda’s north-western district of Yumbe.
Ugandan Red Cross Society spokeswoman Irene Nakasiita confirmed that the pupils aged between 9 and 10 died on the spot at Mungoyo Primary School when the lightning struck on Wednesday.
Update on the lightening struck pupils in Yumbe district yesterday:
– No of children affected – 75.
-53 children have been discharged.
– 3 deaths registered
1.Munduru Consulate 10yrs
2.Asimba Norman 9yrs
3.Ezasurubo Lauren 9yrsWe r still on ground for emergency support. pic.twitter.com/4cOEUz4KTs
— Uganda Red Cross Soc (@UgandaRedCross) October 4, 2018
Heavy rains have also destroyed homes and claimed the lives of two people elsewhere in Uganda.
Destructive rains leave people in Adjumani – Pagirinya (Northern Uganda) in tears.
-Several homes and property destroyed
– Two deaths @UgandaRedCross on ground to complete rapid assessment for possible support. @robert_kwesiga @OPMUganda @IFRCAfricapic.twitter.com/wiIqRFTPEG— Irene Nakasiita (@inakasiita1) October 4, 2018
A warning about heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning was recently issued by the Uganda National Meteorological Authority.