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14-year-old girl killed by lightning in Machinga

Summary by Face of Malawi
A 14-year-old girl, Ivy Patsidya, a Standard 6 learner at Mpiranjala School in Machinga, has died after being struck by lightning. Machinga District Disaster Management Officer, Asima Kapalepale, confirmed that the tragedy occurred yesterday evening as Ivy was returning home from fetching water. The incident comes just a week after heavy rains and strong winds ripped the roof off a classroom at nearby Mpiranjalayi School, raising fresh concerns …
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Face of Malawi broke the news in Malawi on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
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