Ethopia: Latest: Death toll from South Ethiopia region landslide climbs to over 229, search and rescue efforts continue for missing

Addis Abeba – The death toll from a landslide that struck the Gofa Zone in the South Ethiopia regional State on Monday at 10:00 AM has surpassed 229, according to officials from the Gofa Zone.

Among the confirmed victims, 148 were men and 81 were women, as announced by the communication department of the zone. They include teachers, health and agricultural experts, and the administrator of the local kebele, who had arrived at the scene to assist with rescue…