Ethiopia landslides and floods result in at least 64 deaths and dozens missing

The death toll from landslides and flooding in southern Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone has risen to at least 64, with dozens missing. Authorities have found most of the deceased buried in mud, and one person was rescued alive. The region’s director of disaster response has urged residents to move to higher ground as heavy rains continue, with flooding causing deaths in East Africa.

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