On November 2, 2024, In Lamwo district, there was an incident where Lightning struck 14 people to death. The incident left 34 others injured.
The incident happened during a prayer service at a church in Zone 8, Block 2 in Paluda Refugee Settlement Camp.
The victims had gathered for prayers when the rain started around 5:00 PM, and the lightning thunder struck at 5:30 PM.
Victims were evacuated to Paluda health center III
The deceased are:
- Nyamaet Thiluak
- Age: 17
- Sex: Female
- Residence: Block 4, Zone 8
- Chaar Tot
- Age: 18
- Sex: Male
- Residence: Block 1, Zone 8
- Madol Wigjang
- Age: 21
- Sex: Male
- Residence: Block 3, Zone 8
- Nyachot Mawichnyuon
- Age: 17
- Sex: Female
- Residence: Block 1, Zone 8
- Nyakueh Gatgueng
- Age: 15
- Sex: Female
- Residence: Block 1, Zone 8
- Jima Gat Tiok
- Age: 14
- Sex: Male
- Residence: Block 2, Zone 8
- Tany Tai
- Age: 12
- Sex: Female
- Residence: Block 2, Zone 8
- Tidial Gatluak
- Age: 16
- Sex: Male
- Residence: Block 2, Zone 8
- Chop Matai Chop
- Age: 15
- Sex: Male
- Residence: Block 2, Zone 8
- Nyagai Diew
- Age: 9
- Sex: Female
- Residence: Block 2, Zone 8
- Nyathak Mariner
- Age: 12
- Sex: Female
- Residence: Block 2, Zone 8
- Lul Riek John
- Age: 14
- Sex: Male
- Residence: Block 2, Zone 8
- Khamis Tut
- Age: 14
- Sex: Male
- Residence: Block 1, Zone 8
- Tura Betu
- Age: 14
- Sex: Male
- Residence: Block 3, Zone 8
