Bugiri — Two brothers were yesterday struck by lightning in Kirongo village, Bulidha sub-county in Bugiri district.

Abdallah Waibi and Badru Mulongo were found dead after a heavy down pour that lasted over three hours.

According to Nasser Kagere, a nephew to the deceased, the two brothers said they would have a rest during the heavy downpour but was surprised to find them dead.

The Bugiri district Police commander, Dan Byaruhanga, said 10 people have so far been struck dead by lightning this year in the district.

Byaruhanga said Buwunga, Muterere and Bulidha sub-counties were the worst affected in the area.

He appealed to people to install lightning conductors on their houses.