@addisstandardeng · Post #21705 · 13/03/2026 12:56
News Analysis: Landslides in #south_Ethiopia expose disaster preparedness gaps as death toll climbs The death toll from devastating landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy seasonal rains in #Ethiopia’s South Ethiopia Regional State has climbed to 107, according to local authorities, as rescue operations transition into recovery efforts amid warnings of an escalating humanitarian crisis. The disaster struck several kebeles across #Gacho_Baba, #Bonke, #Kamba_Zuria, and West #Abaya woredas in #Gamo_Zone, on the early morning of 11 March, destroying homes, farmland, and infrastructure, and displacing thousands. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (#EHRC) said today that it has been closely monitoring the aftermath of the catastrophe, describing the situation as severe and calling for an urgent coordinated response from authorities and humanitarian actors. The Commission confirmed widespread loss of life and displacement. Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55835