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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>At least four women, including two young girls, were killed by lightning strikes in Nyangkot village, Rumbek Central County, during heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday, local government officials said.<\/p>\n

Dut Manak Akuot, Commissioner of Rumbek Central County, expressed condolences to the families of the victims. He said the first incident occurred around 4:00 PM on Wednesday when lightning struck a group of people fetching water at a hand pump.<\/p>\n

\u201cTwo women, one pregnant and one lactating, and two young girls died on the spot,\u201d Akuot told Sudans Post yesterday. \u201cAccording to witnesses, they were seeking shelter from the rain when the lightning struck.\u201d<\/p>\n

A second incident occurred on Thursday morning at a house in Nyangkot village. The house was struck by lightning, but all five occupants, including the head of the household, Matit Mayek, survived. The house was burned down, destroying their belongings.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the heavy rains expected this year, we urge communities to take precautions,\u201d Akuot said. \u201cIf you see signs of rain or heavy clouds, stay indoors and avoid gathering in open spaces or under tall trees, which attract lightning strikes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rumbek State Hospital Medical Director Terran Madit Terran confirmed the deaths of two women from the Wednesday incident. He said lightning strikes are a natural phenomenon and urged people to take safety measures during storms.<\/p>\n

\u201cLightning strikes are electric shocks, and we treat them like other such cases,\u201d Terran said. \u201cDuring heavy rains, switch off all electrical appliances, avoid using phones, and turn off radios and laptops. There are lightning protection devices available for homes and offices, but they are not essential.\u201d<\/p>\n

Terran urged people to seek medical attention for survivors of lightning strikes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are misconceptions that lightning strikes are caused by supernatural force. We, as medical professionals, understand them as electric shocks and can provide proper treatment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTraditional treatment methods can be continued alongside medical care, but it\u2019s crucial to bring the victim to the hospital for proper evaluation and care, especially for dehydration, a common complication,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. At least four women, including two young girls, were killed by lightning strikes in Nyangkot village, Rumbek Central County, during heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday, local government officials said. Dut Manak Akuot, Commissioner of Rumbek Central County, expressed condolences to the families of the victims. 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