Ecological Crisis: 157 dead in Ethiopia landslide & heavy rains in Vietnam
In Ethiopia, at least 157 people die after two landslides in a remote area affected by rains. Meanwhile, Vietnam emergency services remain alert due to heavy rains and thunderstorms taking place in the last few hours.
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00:00In Vietnam, authorities and emergency services remain on alert due to heavy rains and thunderstorms
00:18taking place in the last few hours.
00:21The National Centre of Hydro-Meteorological Forecasts informed that in the northern and
00:26middle areas of the central region, the central highlands will be affected due to scattered
00:32thunderstorms with rainfall from 15 to 30 mm.
00:37Likewise, rainfall in the northern region and the Tân Hòa province will gradually
00:42decrease as of July 25.
00:45On the other hand, authorities warn citizens to stay indoors while strong winds are present
00:50in the northwestern part of the country.
00:56In Ethiopia, at least 157 people die after two landslides in remote areas affected by
01:02rains.
01:03Authorities reported that most of the victims were buried in the landslide, while rescue
01:08teams were searching the ground for survivors of another landslide the day before.
01:13Among those affected in Kensho-Sasha-Kotsi district in southern Ethiopia were pregnant
01:19women and young children.
01:21It was also reported that the number of dead is expected to rise in the coming hours as
01:26rescue operations continue with the search efforts.