At least 229 people dead in Ethiopia after heavy rain causes mudslides

The death toll from devastating landslides in southern Ethiopia has risen to 257, according to the UN's humanitarian agency.

The recent landslides in Gofa Zone, southern Ethiopia, have resulted in a devastating loss of life. According to various reports, at least 229 people have been killed, with the majority being rescue workers who were buried in the mudslide while attempting to help those affected by the initial disaster. Heavy rainfall is believed to have caused the landslides, which occurred on Monday morning. The first landslide resulted in many people being buried, and a second landslide then claimed the lives of several individuals who were helping with the rescue efforts. Local residents have been searching for survivors using shovels and their bare hands.