Summary
At least 64 people have died and many others are missing after landslides and flooding in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia. Heavy rains are causing severe weather events across East Africa, including in neighboring Kenya.
Key Facts
- Flooding and landslides in Ethiopia's Gamo Zone caused at least 64 deaths.
- Over 100 people are reported missing in the area.
- Most victims were found buried in mud according to local officials.
- A rescue operation saved one person alive from the mud.
- Local authorities have advised residents to move to safer ground due to ongoing rains.
- Similar severe weather, including heavy rains and floods, is affecting other East African regions like Kenya.
- Experts suggest that climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events.
- In July 2024, a mudslide in southern Ethiopia killed over 250 people due to heavy rain.
