Ethiopia Landslide Death Toll Climbs to 125, Regional Authorities Report
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The death toll from devastating landslides triggered by heavy rains in southern Ethiopia has risen to 125, according to the South Ethiopia regional government. Authorities say the landslides struck several areas of the Gamo Zone last week, leaving thousands displaced and prompting an emergency response as rescue teams continue to assess the damage.
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The death toll from landslides in Ethiopia last week has risen to 125, the South Ethiopia regional government said.
* Heavy rains triggered a series of landslides in differentparts of the Gamo Zone. * As of last Thursday, authorities had confirmed 70 deaths. * On Sunday the South Ethiopia regional government gave a higher death toll of 125. * More than 11,000 people have been displaced, the regionalgovernment’s communications office said in a statement on itsFacebook account. * Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the scene of thelandslides on Saturday to condole with local residents andpledged government support, according to a post on his X accounton Saturday.
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