At least 50 people killed and 125 others reported missing after landslides sweep Ethiopia

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At least 50 people killed and 125 others reported missing after landslides sweep Ethiopia

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At least 50 people are dead and 125 missing after landslides struck three districts in southern Ethiopia's Gamo Zone on Thursday. The landslides, affecting the Gacho Baba, Kamba, and Bonke districts, were triggered by a week of heavy rains. Rescue operations are underway, with one person found alive. Local officials report most victims were buried in mud. The president of the South Ethiopia Regional State urged residents in highlands and flood-prone areas to relocate due to ongoing rains and the risk of further disasters. Mudslides and floods are common in Ethiopia during the rainy season; a similar event in July 2024 killed 229 people.

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South Ethiopia Regional State 50% Addis Ababa 60% Tilahun Kebede 60% Kamba District 60% Bonke District 60% Abebe Agena 60% Gacho Baba District ×270% Mesfin Manuqa ×270% Gamo Zone ×270% Landslides ×280% Ethiopia ×490%

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landslides 100% ethiopia 90% heavy rains 80% disaster 70% missing people 60% rainy season 50% mudslides 50% rescue operation 50% floods 40%

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