Hailstorm destroys crops, kills animal and damages church in Aromi parish

16 September 2026, 2:00 pm

By Sarah Ejang

A severe hailstorm has destroyed crops and killed a cow in Aromi parish, Akwon sub- county, Amolatar District.

The storm, which occurred Tuesday night, was accompanied by strong winds and hailstones.

 It reportedly destroyed crops like cassava, maize, sim Sim, millet, cabbages across the parish and caused significant damage to the community.

According to the Akwon Sub-county LC3 Chairperson, Anthony Ogwal Obile, a cow belonging to Enyangu Bangwelo was killed after a tree fell on it during the storm. The animal died instantly.

The hailstorm also damaged Batish Church in Aromi Parish.

Ogwal said local leaders had begun collecting information about the damage to submit to the district authorities.

He appealed to the Amolatar district disaster management ffice to support the affected residents, who have lost their crops and other property.

He further warned residents against keeping animals under trees during rainy weather, urging them to move the animals to safer shelters to prevent further deaths.

The warning follows an earlier advisory from the Uganda National Meteorological Authority cautioning the public about possible severe weather and advising them to protect their livestock.

Ogwal also urged parents to send their children back to school despite the difficulties they may be facing.

He said local leaders would begin taking action next week against parents whose children remain at home.