Overall Orange Flood
in Ethiopia

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Flood can have a medium humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID FL 1103798
Glide number: FL-2026-000033-ETH
Death: 70
Displaced: 3480
Countries: Ethiopia
From - To 09 Mar - 11 Mar

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Ethiopia – Landslides, update (ECHO 22 Mar 2026)Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:38

  • The death toll continues to rise following landslides across several parts of the Gamo Zone in the Southern Ethiopia Regional State.
  • According to media reports, 125 people have died and more than 11 000 have been displaced. Numerous houses, farmlands and infrastructure have been destroyed, particularly by the landslides. The worst-hit localities are Gacho?Baba, Bonke, Kamba?Zuria, and West?Abaya.
  • For the next 24?hours, cloudy skies with light to moderate rain are expected across the affected area.

Ethiopia - Floods and landslides kill dozens (ECHO 18 Mar 2026)Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:55

  • Torrential rains in the Gammo Zone in South Ethiopia Regional State caused flooding and landslides on 10 March 2026, affecting 11 villages, claiming at least 96 lives, and destroying property in 780 households.

  • Altogether, around 1,950 households were affected, and all villages reported displaced populations, now sheltering in churches and public spaces. The worst-hit areas were Mazo Doisa, Kuyile, and Laka. Accessibility remains difficult, with several roads remaining blocked. 

  • The Ethiopian Red Cross Society deployed staff, volunteers, and ambulances to address the most urgent needs which include, food, non-food items, shelter, WASH and health. 

  • For the next 24 hours, light to moderate rain is expected across the affected administrative division.

South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia, Mid-March 2026Heavy rain in the Ethiopia Highlands caused flooding and landslides in the South Ethiopia Regional State in mid-March 2026. Local officials said in a statement of 12 March that heavy rainfall triggered landslides in 4 woredas - Gacho Baba, Kamba, Bonke, and Arba Minch - in Gamo Zone, South Ethiopia Region, killing 70 people. The disaster displaced 575 households (3,480 people) and destroyed 190 homes. Media reports, quoting local police, said hat as many as 128 people were feared missing as of 12 March. Flooding of the Kulfo River in Arba Minch city damaged over 30 buildings.Fri 13 Mar 2026Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS
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Ethiopia floods and landslides raise death toll to 70 3/14/2026 5:00:00 PM.

ARBA MINCH: The death toll from floods and landslides in southern Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone has risen to 70, according to official reports issued on Friday, as rescue teams and residents searched muddy slopes and riverbanks for victims after day
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Ethiopia Declares National Mourning As Flood Death Toll Rises To 80 3/14/2026 2:38:00 PM.

The death toll from floods and landslides in southern Ethiopia has risen to 80, with many individuals still missing and thousands displaced as search and rescue operations continue. Ethiopian media reported that the House of Peoples'' Repre
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PM Abiy Travels to Arbaminch to Honor Flood Victims and Review Relief .. 3/14/2026 1:00:00 PM.

Arbaminch, March 14, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed traveled directly to Arbaminch today following his return from the United Arab Emirates to pay respects to those who lost their lives in communities across Arbaminch and the wider
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Ethiopia declares national mourning as flood death toll rises to 80 3/14/2026 12:28:00 PM.

ADDIS ABABA, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) -- The death toll from floods and landslides in southern Ethiopia has risen to 80, with many individuals still missing and thousands displaced as search and rescue operations continue. Ethiopian media rep
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For this events, GDACS has links to information from the following sources: EC-JRC (36), NASA (3), WMO (1), INFORM (2), (1),