Fears death toll from landslide in southern Ethiopia will rise to 100 as 52 bodies recovered

Fears death toll from landslide in southern Ethiopia will rise to 100 as 52 bodies recovered

In a social media update on Thursday, the Gamo Zone Government Communication Affairs Department confirmed that the bodies of 52 victims have been recovered so far. Local officials indicated that the death toll could exceed 100,

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How persistent cries of new-born baby saved family, entire village moments before deadly landslide in Java, Indonesia

How persistent cries of new-born baby saved family, entire village moments before deadly landslide in Java, Indonesia

More than 250 personnel from the National Search and Rescue Agency, supported by the military, police and volunteers, have been deployed across five search sectors. Helicopters, drones, sniffer dogs and heavy equipment are being used, though progress remains slow due to unstable terrain and deep mud, which in some areas exceeds five meters.

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