A severe thunderstorm has tragically claimed the lives of three residents in the Obidi community of Agwa in Oguta Local Government Area, Imo State, following a brief rainfall on Tuesday evening.
According to a local source, who preferred to remain anonymous, the storm resulted in the immediate deaths of the three individuals, while four others were left in critical condition. The source expressed concern and confusion among community members, noting that the rain was not particularly heavy.
“It was just a small rain that fell yesterday, April 8, and three people died instantly from a thunder that struck. Four others are down; we have not seen this kind of thing before,” the source stated.
The incident has instilled a sense of palpable fear throughout the community, with many residents questioning how such a calamity could occur during what was perceived to be a minor weather event.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, a video circulating on social media captured the grief-stricken community as residents mourned the loss of their fellow indigenes.
This incident highlights the unpredictable nature of severe weather phenomena and its potential devastating impact on vulnerable communities. Local authorities are urged to provide support and assistance to those affected by this unfortunate event.
