On a fateful Saturday, a lightning strike claimed the lives of 14 individuals during a prayer service at the Palabek refugee camp in Uganda. The incident, which occurred in the Lamwo district of northern Uganda, also left 34 others injured, as confirmed by local authorities.
The victims, who are yet to be identified, had gathered for prayers when the sudden rain began around 5:00 PM. Tragically, at 5:30 PM, a bolt of lightning struck, resulting in the devastating loss of lives. The Palabek refugee camp, situated on the Uganda-South Sudan border, is home to approximately 80,000 individuals, with the majority having fled from South Sudan due to ongoing instability in the region.
