Lightning Strike Kills Two, Injures 11 in Dedza
Published on March 31, 2026 at 10:41 AM by Evance Kapito
Two people have died while 11 others are receiving treatment at Lobi Health Centre in Dedza District after being struck by lightning.
The victims are from Langson Village under Traditional Authority Kachere in the district.
According to a source who spoke to Times, the incident occurred on Monday afternoon following about two hours of continuous rainfall in the area.
Reports indicate that the victims were gathered for a village bank meeting under the veranda of a house belonging to one of the members when the lightning struck.
Two of the injured are said to be in critical condition.
Meanwhile, Dedza District Hospital spokesperson has not yet commented on the matter.
Source: Times360Malawi
