Ethiopia declares national mourning as the flood death toll rises to 80 people

Addis Ababa (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 14 March 2026) Death toll from Floods and landslides in the south Ethiopia The death toll has risen to 80, with many individuals still missing and thousands displaced as search and rescue operations continue.

Ethiopian Media It was reported that the People’s Assembly declared national mourning for three days, starting on Saturday.

General Manager of world The World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated that the organization deployed rapid response teams in the affected areas to support local health authorities.