A tragic lightning strike at a prayer gathering in Lamwo District, northern Uganda, left 14 people dead and 34 others injured, police confirmed on Sunday, November 3, according to Xinhua.
The incident occurred Saturday evening at Palabek Refugee Settlement, where people had gathered for prayers. Police Spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma reported that the lightning struck around 5:30 p.m. (1430 GMT), after rain began at 5:00 p.m. (1400 GMT).
Victims were rushed to Paluda Health Center III for treatment.
The settlement houses many refugees from nearby South Sudan. This incident follows a similar one in July when lightning struck a gathering of students in Uganda’s Nebbi district, injuring 77.
Authorities have warned of increased risks of lightning, floods, and landslides as the rainy season continues in mountainous regions.