At least 157 people have been confirmed dead, with many more still missing.
At least 157 people have lost their lives in two consecutive landslides that occurred in the Gofa zone of southern Ethiopia following heavy rainfall.
The first landslide occurred on Sunday evening, burying both residents and rescue teams. The second landslide struck on Monday morning during search-and-rescue operations.
Lead: At least 157 people have lost their lives in two consecutive landslides that occurred in the Gofa zone of southern Ethiopia following heavy rainfall.
Background: The Gofa zone, located around 320km south-west of Addis Ababa, is known for its mountainous terrain and has been hit by heavy rains and flooding in recent months. In May 2016, at least 50 people were killed due to floods and landslides.
Facts: The first landslide occurred on Sunday evening, burying both residents and rescue teams who had gathered to help those affected by the initial disaster. The second landslide struck on Monday morning as search-and-rescue operations were ongoing, further increasing the death toll.
Details: According to local officials, at least 157 people have been confirmed dead, with many more still missing. Among the victims were women, children and local police officers. The search for survivors is continuing vigorously but could yet increase as rescue teams continue their efforts in the mountainous terrain.
Bias: It's important to note that all sources used in this article are from mainstream media outlets, which may have biases of their own. However, by providing a comprehensive and factual account using information from multiple sources, we can minimize the impact of any potential bias on the overall story.
Gofa is located around 320km south-west of Addis Ababa in Southern Ethiopia.
At least 50 people were killed in floods and landslides in May 2016.
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At least 157 people have been killed in two landslides in southern Ethiopia.
The death toll rose from 55 to 157 as search operations continued.
Most of the victims were buried during rescue efforts for an earlier mudslide.
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The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and an appeal to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author's statements about the potential increase in the death toll and the ongoing search for survivors are not fallacious as they are based on information from a local official. The statement about climate change being a factor in extreme rainfall is an appeal to authority, but it does not directly affect the validity of any arguments made in the article.
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