The deceased was identified as Penelope Iradukunda while Anastasie Nkurunziza and Fidèle Nzabahimana who had sought shelter at the home of Boniface Nzubakurugo in Rugari village, Mwendo cell of Mukura sector were taken to Mataba Health Post for medical attention.
The executive secretary of Mukura sector, Sylvestre Bisangabagabo has confirmed that the incident occurred and appealed on residents to avoid seeking shelters under trees and using electronics among others during rain.
Lightning also killed three people last year in February and August.
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