Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 60

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 12, 2026 at 11:33 AM

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Heavy rains in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia have triggered floods and landslides, causing the death toll to rise to at least 64. The disaster followed days of intense rainfall, particularly affecting highland areas where saturated slopes gave way. Dozens are still missing. Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to take precautions as further flooding and landslides remain possible. The town of Arba Minch and neighboring areas have experienced widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and farmland. Emergency teams are monitoring the situation, and mudslides have blocked key roads. Forecasters attribute the increasing intensity of storms in East Africa partly to climate change.

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Michael Teferi 30% Tilahun Kebede 40% Abraham Buha 40% Kenya 40% BBC Africa ×250% Arba Minch 50% South Ethiopia Regional State ×260% Gamo Zone ×270% Ethiopia ×490%

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Ethiopia

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