Authorities have confirmed that at least 30 people have been killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia.
Authorities reported that most people had died in highland areas, where saturated slopes gave way after days of intense rain and have urged residents in vulnerable areas to take precautions.
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Torrential rains have unleashed widespread flooding across East Africa in recent days and dozens have also died in neighbouring Kenya and weather forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to climate change.
The Southern Ethiopia regional state Governor Tilahun Kebede offered his condolences to the affected families on behalf of the regional government, and expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of 30 lives due to landslides and floods in the highlands of Gamo Zone caused by heavy rains.
Officials said the disaster followed sustained rainfall in surrounding districts and the town of Arba Minch and neighbouring areas have experienced continuous downpours for two days, causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and farmland.
Authorities have warned that further flooding and landslides remain possible and mudslides have blocked key roads and several bridges have been flooded, prompting calls for the public to remain vigilant and emergency teams are monitoring the situation.
Additional Reporting by Associated Press.
