2024 Wolayita landslide
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DateAugust 5, 2024
LocationWolayita Zone, Ethiopia
TypeLandslide in mountainous terrain
CauseHeavy rainfall
| Date | August 5, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Wolayita Zone, Ethiopia |
| Type | Landslide in mountainous terrain |
| Cause | Heavy rainfall |
| Deaths | 13+ |
| Displaced | 300+ evacuated |
On 5 August 2024, a massive landslide caused by heavy rainfall struck the Wolayita Zone of Ethiopia, killing at least 13 people and requiring the evacuation of over 300 people from the region due to fears of follow-up landslides.[1]