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Ethiopia Landslides Claim Over 150 Lives in Gofa Zone

Rescue efforts continue as the death toll rises following heavy rains in southern Ethiopia.

  • Two landslides struck the Gofa zone in quick succession, burying rescuers and locals.
  • The death toll has risen to at least 157, with many still unaccounted for.
  • Victims include women, children, and local police officers.
  • Heavy rains have made search and rescue operations challenging.
  • Landslides and flooding are common during Ethiopia's rainy season, which lasts from July to mid-September.
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