At least four people are nursing injuries at Arinyapi health centre III in Arinyapi sub-county, Adjumani district after they were struck by lightning.
Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred in Melekwe village, Elegu Parish after the four male adults took refuge under a tree during a light drizzle.
Arinyapi sub-county local council III chairperson Dominic Seseko has identified the four men as Alafi John aged 25, Leku Godfrey 26, Edeku Paul 19, and Anyovi Stephen 25.
Health officials at Arinyapi health centre III have confirmed that the four men are in stable condition and are undergoing medication.
A 2021 UNESCO report on lightning showed that the Lake Victoria area, Adjumani, Amuru, Nwoya, Moyo and Kiryandongo are top of the places in Uganda are at very high risk of being struck by lightning within a range of 30 to 40 flashes km/yr.
