Lightning struck in Mahajeby the night before last during a thunderstorm, leaving one person dead and six others injured. Another tragedy was reported in the Itasy region.
Seven people who had gathered near a building to shelter from heavy rain were struck by lightning in Mahajeby, in the Fenoarivobe district, Bongolava region. One man died instantly, while the other six were injured and taken to a health facility, where they remain under treatment. The body of the deceased has been released to his family.
Five of the victims were returning from collecting raffia, and the other two were heading home. Caught by the rain, they stopped to take shelter near a public primary school building. That evening, heavy rainfall was accompanied by thunder and lightning, which struck the group, killing a 30-year-old man.
Another lightning-related tragedy occurred on Friday afternoon in Ankotrabe, in the Analavory commune, Itasy region, where a mother lost her life. According to reports, a storm hit the area that day. The victim was preparing coffee inside her home when she was struck. Other family members present in the house were unharmed. She was transported to a health center but did not survive.
Lightning incidents are frequent during this rainy season, particularly in high-altitude areas such as the Bongolava, Haute Matsiatra, and Amoron’i Mania regions.
Captured & Published at: 2026-10-28 06:09:08 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/10/fenoarivobe-sept-personnes-frappees-par.html