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Landslides in Southern Ethiopia Kill at Least 64, Scores Still Missing

Officials urge residents in Gamo to move to higher ground during ongoing rescue operations.

Overview

  • Days of heavy rain triggered multiple landslides across three districts in the Gamo region.
  • Authorities report at least 64 fatalities and about 125 people still missing.
  • Search-and-rescue teams continue work, with one person pulled alive from the mud, according to disaster chief Mesfin Manuqa.
  • Regional president Tilahun Kebede offered condolences and called on residents to relocate to safer elevations as rainfall persists.
  • Damage assessments are preliminary with the number of affected homes unclear, and the region has a record of deadly rainy-season slides including a 2024 disaster.