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- A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck early Monday morning at Tsadkane Debre Mitmak Saint Mary monastery in Ethiopia's Amhara region, killing 14 people and injuring seven, during a religious purification ceremony attended by hundreds of devotees.
- Several people are feared still buried under the debris, with rescue operations ongoing, and some bodies are difficult to identify.
- Eleven of the dead have been buried at the monastery premises, while seriously injured people have been hospitalised in Debre Birhan.
- The report notes that landslides and floods have become common in Ethiopia during the June-to-September rainy season, with risks rising due to climate change and weak infrastructure.
What to watch next
- Whether the number of dead rises as those feared buried under debris are recovered
- Updates on the condition of the seven injured people hospitalised in Debre Birhan
- Progress of the disaster management team's rescue and relief operations
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Named Ethiopia · Amhara · Debre Birhan · North Shewa Administrative Region · Tsadakane Debre Mitmak St Mary Monastery · Mekabe Hadis Neka Tibeb Ababu
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