At Least 48 Dead in Floods in Southern Ethiopia's Gamo Region, Police Confirm
Summary
At least 48 people have died in floods caused by heavy rainfall in the Gamo region of southern Ethiopia, with dozens missing and search operations ongoing. Heavy flooding has also affected neighboring Kenya due to extreme weather linked to climate change.
Key Points
- At least 48 people have died due to floods in the Gamo region of southern Ethiopia caused by heavy rainfall.
- The floods have left at least 95 people missing, with ongoing search and rescue operations.
- Heavy flooding has also affected East Africa, including Kenya, where torrential rains have caused fatalities.
- Scientists warn that human-induced climate change is increasing extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall in East Africa.
