Kasaï-Oriental: Two Women Struck by Lightning in Katanda

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Society & Lifestyle

Kasaï-Oriental: Two Women Struck by Lightning in Katanda

Two women died after being struck by lightning on the evening of Wednesday, September 16, in the Kamukungu neighborhood of Katanda, Kasaï-Oriental. The victims were hit during a violent storm. Their bodies were discovered after the storm passed, causing a strong emotional reaction among the residents of Kamukungu.

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