Hailstorm kills three fishermen and leaves over 50 households homeless in Lufu, Buvuma District

According to the Daily Monitor, a hailstorm with strong winds hit Lufu Village in Nairambi Sub-county on Wednesday evening, capsizing a fishing boat on Lake Victoria and killing three fishermen, local authorities said. The village chairman said more than 50 households had their houses damaged and a temporary camp had been set up, while the roof of a classroom block at Lufu Primary School was blown off. Neighbouring Kiwangala Village also reported damage, and local leaders appealed to the Office of the Prime Minister for relief.