Rainy Season: Man Killed by Lightning Yesterday After Heavy Rains

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Senegal

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Rainy Season: Man Killed by Lightning Yesterday After Heavy Rains

A man was killed by lightning on July 14, 2026, in Diama, Saint-Louis region, while in a rice field and attempting to reach a shed for shelter. The incident occurred around 6 PM during a sudden storm. Gendarmes conducted investigations, and the body was taken to the morgue of Saint-Louis regional hospital. The National Agency of Civil Aviation and Meteorology (ANACIM) had forecast deficit rains for the season, with flood risks.

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