At least 125 people have now been confirmed dead following devastating landslides in southern Ethiopia, with thousands displaced and many still missing after days of relentless rainfall in the Gamo Zone. Authorities say the disaster, triggered by prolonged heavy rains, has buried entire communities under mud, while rescue efforts continue amid difficult weather conditions. The government has since declared a period of national mourning as humanitarian needs rise.
The tragedy comes as East Africa faces above-average rainfall, with climate agencies warning of heightened risks across the region during the current rainy season. Experts say such extreme weather events, intense rainfall, flooding, and landslides, are becoming more frequent and severe, overwhelming vulnerable communities and exposing gaps in disaster preparedness.
As a climate leadership concern, the Ethiopia landslides tells how climate change acts as a threat multiplier, intensifying natural hazards and deepening humanitarian crises. With recurring deadly landslides recorded in recent years, stakeholders are calling for urgent investment in climate adaptation, early warning systems, and sustainable land management to protect at-risk populations across Africa.
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