Ethiopia Landslides, Floods Kill At Least 80
Landslides in southern Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone have resulted in a rising death toll, reaching at least 80, with 125 people reported missing. The disaster, triggered by a week of heavy rainfall, impacted the Gacho Baba, Kamba, and Bonke districts. Regional officials confirmed that most victims were found buried in the mud. Rescue operations have recovered one survivor, but the search continues as the rainy season persists. Authorities are urging residents in highland and flood-prone areas to relocate to safer ground. The South Ethiopia Regional State president expressed sorrow over the tragedy and called for preventative measures. Mudslides and floods are common occurrences in Ethiopia during the rainy season, with a similar disaster in July 2024 claiming 229 lives. Ethiopia has declared three days of national mourning.
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