Photo .. Women in tears as they search for missing family members..source Al Jazeera
Deadly landslides have claimed the lives of over 250 individuals in Ethiopia, according to the United Nations.
The incident occurred in a rugged, mountainous region in southern Ethiopia, where search teams continue to excavate amidst fears that the death toll could reach 500.
Triggered by heavy rains over Sunday and Monday, the landslides first struck in the Gofa Zone, with a subsequent slide engulfing rescuers.
More than 15,000 people require evacuation from the affected area. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed plans to visit the remote site on Friday.