Thunderstorm strikes Kalangala, killing four, causing widespread destruction
A powerful thunderstorm struck Kalangala Island yesterday, claiming at least four lives and causing widespread destruction, including the collapse of the Central Police Station and the destruction of over 300 homes, leaving 13 individuals injured. Local leaders attribute the increasing frequency of such storms to environmental degradation, including rampant deforestation, and criticize the government's inadequate disaster response strategies.