Residents searching for bodies and survivors at the scene of the landslides in Gofa Zone, Ethiopia (AFP or licensors)As Ethiopia landslides toll continues to rise, the Ethiopian Church mobilizes with its partners and other humanitarian agencies to provide relief to the over 50,000 survivors of the disaster. Read also 23/07/2024 Scores dead in Ethiopia landslides Residents of two southern Ethiopian villages have reportedly been using bare hands to dig through dirt in search of landslide survivors in a remote, mountainous area southwest of ... Humanitarian situation criticalLocal Church sources confirmed to Fides Agency that the humanitarian situation in the region is critical. Church relief effortsDespite the difficult conditions on the ground, the Ethiopian Catholic Church, through its various agencies and in collaboration with authorities and other humanitarian organizations, is intensifying its efforts to provide relief and assistance. While heavy rainfalls are caused by a variety of factors, climate change increases the likelihood of deadly floods, resulting in landslides.

Source: Ethiopian News July 27, 2024 19:50 UTC