Landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service, causing deaths
They publishedDeadly landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service
First reportAP News · 3 Aug, 22:01Z
Latest reportBBC · 4 Aug, 10:04Z
Span12 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
A landslide struck an Amhara mountain monastery during overnight prayers and a holy water ritual, killing 14 people.
Why
Officials say heavy rain triggered the slide, as climate-driven extreme weather increases such incidents in East Africa.
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Rescue efforts remain halted because debris is difficult to access.
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Summary
- A landslide during a holy water ritual at Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St. Mary Monastery killed 14 people.
- Seven others were injured as search and rescue operations continue for missing individuals.
- The disaster struck around 7 a.m. during the crowd gathering for spiritual healing.
- Experts from the local disaster prevention office were deployed to assist responders.
- Heavy rainfall and floods are increasingly common in Ethiopia's rainy season, driven by climate change.
Summary
- A landslide struck a mountain monastery in Amhara, killing 14 people.
- The disaster occurred during an overnight prayer service and holy water ritual.
- Rescue efforts were halted as debris remained difficult to access.
- Local officials reported heavy rain caused the land to slide above the cave.
- Officials warn climate-driven extreme weather increases such incidents in East Africa.