A devastating flood which hit the south Omo region of Ethiopia nearly three weeks ago has left many residents homeless and in need of assistance. The flood in Akodogol village of Dasenech distrirct was caused by the sudden rise of the Omo River. Heavy rains in the highlands of south and southwest Ethiopia caused the river to overflow and flood 34 administrative wards and seven islands in the Dasenech Woreda region of South Omo since late October. Lolinga Ashote, a 30-year-old mother of six from Delerele Kebele, recalled the night when the flood swept away her home and village. Ephrem said the community had suffered due to drought because of failed rainy seasons, and now the flood had destroyed almost everything they had.

Source: Ethiopian News December 08, 2023 10:03 UTC