Ethiopia: Landslides & floods
Heavy rains between 21 and 22 July 2024 triggered successive landslides in the remote mountainous regions of southern Ethiopia, causing significant loss of life and devastation. The area has continued to experience heavy rainfall and flooding in recent weeks and updated weather forecasts predict even more rain, which is particularly concerning as the region's topography and vulnerability to extreme weather make it prone to landslides. The region is already characterized by intensified epidemics, and food insecurity is likely to increase.
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Red Cross calls for support as Ethiopia faces its deadliest landslides
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