After a week of heavy rains triggered landslides in the Gamo Zone, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) House of Representatives has declared three days of national mourning in honor of the deceased. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementTilahun Kebede, president of the South Ethiopia Regional State, expressed "deep condolences" for the victims in a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday, March 10. I sincerely wish that God gives comfort to all their families and friends," he wrote. Landslides in EthiopiaCredit: South Ethiopia Regional State Office Of The President/FacebookNever miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. While approximately 125 individuals remain missing, per the outlet, the Gamo Zone director of disaster response, Mesfin Manuqa, announced that one person has been pulled out of the mud alive amid rescue operations.

Source: Ethiopian News March 14, 2026 17:14 UTC