Lightning Strike Claims Young Woman’s Life in Moyamba

November 8, 2024

A tragic incident has shocked the community of Bondayelahun Village in Kamaje Chiefdom, Moyamba District, as a 27-year-old woman named Nyanda Gbondo was fatally struck by lightning while working on a farm. The incident took place around 9 PM on Thursday, October 31, 2024, when Gbondo was visiting a relative to collect harvested rice.

The community is grieving the loss, and many residents have expressed disbelief and sadness over the tragedy. While the exact circumstances surrounding the lightning strike are unknown, discussions have begun among locals about the rising occurrence of severe weather incidents in the area.

Villagers recall another incident a few years ago when two people also lost their lives to lightning in the same chiefdom. Many are now calling for greater awareness and safety measures to protect against the dangers posed by extreme weather.

Gbondo’s family has since laid her to rest, but the emotional toll of the loss continues to be felt deeply within the community.