At least 64 killed, dozens reported missing in Ethiopia landslides, floods
Al Jazeera
Authorities have said most of those who died were found buried in mud.
The death toll from landslides and flooding in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 64, with dozens more people missing, police have said.
“The number of people missing due to the recent flood in Gamo zone has reached 128, and according to the latest information, 64 bodies have been found,” said the South Ethiopia Regional State Police Commission in a statement on Facebook on Thursday.
The Gacho Baba district communication chief, Abebe Agena, said most of those who died were found buried in mud. It is not yet clear how many households were affected.
Gamo Zone director of disaster response Mesfin Manuqa said that one person was pulled out of mud alive during rescue operations.
Tilahun Kebede, president of the South Ethiopia Regional State, expressed his sorrow over the disaster and urged residents to move to higher ground as rains continue.
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