ADDIS ABABA, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in southern Ethiopia has risen to 229 as rescue operations are currently underway, local government officials said on Tuesday. Additional accidents that occurred Monday morning eventually buried an unknown number of local community members who had gathered at the scene for rescue efforts. Local officials also said the death toll is likely to rise as more and more dead bodies are being recovered buried under the mud. The deadly landslide occurred as Ethiopia is in the midst of a rainy season, which started in July and is expected to last until mid-September. As part of rescue efforts, the Ethiopian Red Cross Association and professionals from neighboring regions and zones are currently at the site, helping the victims.

Source: Ethiopian News July 23, 2024 15:44 UTC