A man of Watopa, Kabompo, together with his three oxen and a she-goat, has died on the spot after being struck by lightning.
The incident happened on Saturday around 17:00 hours at Chinjamba village. North-Western Province police commanding officer Dennis Moola confirmed the incident in a statement yesterday.
The man has only been identified as Kener.
The matter was reported to Kabompo Police Station by Mumbezhi Ward councillor Frederick Nguvulu.
“The matter was reported at around 18:10 hours to the effect that Kener has been struck by lightning and died on the spot, including his three oxen plus one she-goat,” Mr Moola said.
Meanwhile, Zambia is this week forecasted to experience intense rainfall and windy conditions owing to an extended area of low pressure system from the southern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that will influence the weather pattern.
The Zambia Meteorological Department, in a weather alert forecast for April 7 to 13, 2024, said widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are forecasted for Western, Southern, North-Western, Copperbelt, Lusaka and Central provinces.
“This weather pattern is common at the beginning and end of the rainy season, and expected weather conditions include rain, particularly in the mornings and evenings, intense downpours in some areas, reduced temperatures, windy conditions and occasional hailstorms,” the forecast reads.
Zambia Daily Mail
