South Ethiopia Regional State

The South Ethiopia Regional State is currently newsworthy due to devastating landslides and floods in the Gamo Zone. These events, triggered by a week of heavy rains, have impacted multiple districts, including Gacho Baba, Kamba, and Bonke. As of recent reports, the death toll has risen to at least 64, with over 120 people still missing. Local officials, including Gamo Zone director of disaster response Mesfin Manuqa, are coordinating rescue and recovery efforts. The South Ethiopia Regional State Office of The President has urged residents in vulnerable areas to take precautions. The scale of the disaster highlights the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events and the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.