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Ethiopia: 20 Dead and Thousands Displaced Due to Floods

Ethiopia: 20 Dead and Thousands Displaced Due to Floods

More than 20 people have died as a result of sudden flooding caused by heavy rains in the Somali region of Ethiopia, forcing more than 12,000 families to flee, according to the regional government on Saturday. A statement from the Somali communications office reported that "bridges and roads have been destroyed due to the rainfall, making it difficult to reach affected families," and damages to livestock, crops, and property have also been reported.

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