Ethiopia's Deadly Landslides Explained | DRM News

A series of devastating landslides in #Ethiopia, including the #Sidama and #Kafa regions, has resulted in over 250 deaths, with ongoing rescue efforts hindered by difficult terrain and lack of machinery. Survivors like Tseganesh Obole and Dawit Obole recount personal tragedies, while deforestation and soil erosion exacerbate the area's vulnerability to landslides. Despite Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s statements, locals report insufficient government aid.

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Spatial patterns, causes and consequences of landslides in the Gilgel Gibe catchment, SW Ethiopia - ScienceDirect
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Deforestation in Ethiopia: Causes, Impacts and Remedy
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#Ethiopia #Landslides #SidamaRegion #KafaZone #GofaRegion #NaturalDisaster #Deforestation #SoilErosion #HumanitarianAid #AbiyAhmed #RescueEfforts #EnvironmentalImpact #EthiopianEconomy #ForestConservation
Explained: Why is Ethiopia having deadly landslides? DRM News


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