Ethiopia Landslides Claim Over 150 Lives in Gofa Zone

Rescue efforts continue as the death toll rises following heavy rains in southern Ethiopia.

Two landslides struck the Gofa zone in quick succession, burying rescuers and locals.
The death toll has risen to at least 157, with many still unaccounted for.
Victims include women, children, and local police officers.
Heavy rains have made search and rescue operations challenging.
Landslides and flooding are common during Ethiopia's rainy season, which lasts from July to mid-September.