Addis Ababa: The humanitarian and rehabilitation activities are well underway to the victims of landslide in Gozdi Kebele of Southern Ethiopia region as per the direction given by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Disaster Risk Management Commission (DRMC) remarked in a statement sent to ENA.

The Commission recalled that the landslide disaster inflicted loss of lives and destruction of properties in Gozdi Kebele of Gofa Zone last Monday.

As per the direction given by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a federal team comprised of high ranking government officials has been deployed to the Gozdi Kebele and identified critical issues and the necessary humanitarian need in the area by showing sympathy to the affected community.

While the lifesaving endeavors are still continued, the number of people died due to the landslide has so far reached 226, the commission revealed.

According to the commission, some 6,000 vulnerable people have been identified to be relocated from scene of the disaster including the 600 people, who ha
ve already been relocated from the area.

Alongside the provision of humanitarian support, efforts are in place to rehabilitate the victims in an orderly manner based on expert study, the commission indicated.

The humanitarian support has been intensified by federal and regional states, various institutions, and the citizens at large in collaboration with the regional administration, Zone and the community, it said.

Other partners have also been extending food and non-food supports through the UNOCHA, the commission added.

In addition to ongoing efforts to save lives and provide rehabilitation, the commission has set up a structure for emergency disaster response coordination and integration.

The commission has extended gratitude for the humanitarian support that audaciously displayed a profound understanding of Ethiopian culture since the tragedy and urged for a continued support in the efforts to sustainably address the problem.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency