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Hailstorm destroys crops in Oyam district

20 February 2026, 6:10 pm

By Ojok Santo

Akoth Carolyn standing in her destroyed tomato garden

Farmers in Oyam District are counting losses following a heavy downpour accompanied by a hailstorm that destroyed several crop gardens.

The affected farmers are in Juma Parish, Kamdini Sub-county, where the severe weather hit on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, devastating crops across six villages.

Carolyn Akoth, a tomato farmer in Onea A Village, said the hailstorm destroyed her four acres of tomatoes, in which she had invested millions of shillings.

Carolyn Akoth appeals for support after rain destroyed her tomato garden

Meanwhile, Richard Ekuka, the LC One Chairperson of Juma Village, said many households in his village are now facing hunger as their staple food crops have been completely destroyed.

Richard Ekuka explains the magnitude of the destruction – Luo

Solomon Onapa, the LC One Chairperson of Bombei Village, is calling for government intervention to prevent hunger in the area.

Solomon Onapa appeals for support from the government – Luo

The affected farmers are now appealing for government support, including food assistance, as they face the likelihood of severe hardship.