Last night heavy rain, which caused flooding, has led to the death of six people in Silte zone of Ethiopia’s Southern region. Attributing to climate change metrology forecasts show that some parts of Ethiopia including the capital Addis Ababa are likely to experience heavy rain before the country’s rainy season begins in June. In recent years Ethiopia has been experiencing flooding. In September 2017 over 93,000 people have reportedly been displaced by flooding in Afar, Jima of Oromia region, South-East and South-West of the country. The flooding has destroyed some buildings in some cases and sweeping away homes, trees and fences.

Source: News Business Ethiopia April 17, 2019 02:48 UTC