Lightning Archives

Fishermen killed by lightning strike on Lake Malawi

Jan 02, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A tragic incident occurred on New Year's Eve at Moto Fishing Dock in Mangochi, where two fishermen lost their lives after being struck by lightning while fishing on Lake Malawi. The victims, identified as Adam… ...

Prayer ceremony held for students struck by lightning at Kaungwe School in Dowa

Nov 30, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

A sombre atmosphere envelops the grieving community of Mtengowanthenga in Dowa District as a prayer ceremony was held for the students who tragically lost their lives in a lightning strike yesterday at Kaungwe Primary School… ...

Lightning kills 2 sisters in Ntcheu

Dec 26, 2023 Macmillan Mhone 0 &

Two sisters of the same family have died after being struck by lightning in Ntcheu District. The two have been identified as Elica Kaiya, 31, and Tiyamike Gabriel, 19. Ntcheu Police Public Relations Officer Inspector… ...

Lightning kills man in Dowa

Dec 20, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A 21-year-old man has died after being struck by lightning while planting maize at his garden in Dowa District. Dowa Police Station spokesperson Sub Inspector Gladson M'bumpha said the man identified as Greysom Dalileni met… ...

Lightning kills 29-year-old man in Chitipa

Feb 09, 2022 Contributor* 0 &

By Joseph Mbughi A 29-year-old man has died after being struck by lightning in Chitipa district. The person has been identified as Stanley Mbeye of Amoni 3 village in the area of Senior Chief Kameme… ...

Lightning strikes kill 26 people in Malawi

Jan 24, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA) says 26 people have died due to lightning strikes since the start of the current rainy season. DODMA has also recorded 13 deaths that occurred as a result… ...

Lightning kills two in Mchinji

Jan 17, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Two people died in Mchinji yesterday after lightning struck them while they were in their house. The lightning also struck three other persons and they have been admitted to Kapiri Mission Hospital. Station Officer for… ...