Ethiopia: Avalanche Recovery Effort Continues
Ethiopian Population during the search of more bodies, July 2024 photo: @alestiklalen
July 26, 2024 Hour: 6:34 pm
As part of the actions implemented, some six thousand vulnerable people were identified to be relocated from the disaster site, including another 600 who were initially protected.
On Friday, humanitarian and rehabilitation activities for the victims of the landslide in Gozdi Kebele, Southern Nations and Peoples region, continue on the instructions of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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The Disaster Risk Management Commission reported that a federal team composed of high-ranking government officials was deployed to the area and identified critical issues and humanitarian needs following Monday’s landslide caused by heavy rains that killed 226 people so far.
As part of the actions implemented, some six thousand vulnerable people were identified to be relocated from the disaster site, including another 600 who were initially protected.
In addition to the provision of humanitarian support undertaken by federal and regional states, institutions and citizens in general, efforts are being made to rehabilitate victims in an orderly manner based on expert studies, the Commission said.
Other partners also provided food and non-food assistance through the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
The Disaster Risk Management Commission further established a structure for the coordination and integration of emergency disaster response and welcomed humanitarian support that demonstrated a deep understanding of Ethiopian culture.
