Search teams are continuing their efforts to dig through the aftermath of deadly mudslides in southern Ethiopia, with the death toll now standing at 257, as reported by the U.N. humanitarian office. The tragic events were triggered by heavy rain that caused devastating slides on Sunday and Monday in a remote area of the country.
The U.N. humanitarian office, also known as OCHA, issued an update on Thursday indicating that the death toll could potentially reach as high as 500, based on information from local officials. The situation is dire, with more than 15,000 affected individuals in need of evacuation from the affected region.
