Two people have died after being struck by lightning during heavy rains that hit Neno County this evening.

Brighton Mphinga, Neno County Council’s Disaster Management Officer, confirmed the incident, saying the storms also caused damage to several houses in the area.

The victims have been identified as Marita Kayenda, 30, and Ndalakwanji Kayenda, 12, both from Kaingilira Village in the area under Traditional Authority Dambe.

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