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Inside Health Desk, 13 Mrach 2026

Severe rainfall in Ethiopia has triggered landslides that have resulted in dozens of deaths and displacement of communities, raising broader concerns about the public health risks associated with extreme weather events.

Heavy rains across parts of the country caused landslides that killed at least 80 people and forced many others to flee their homes.

Public health officials warn that extreme weather events such as flooding and landslides can significantly increase the risk of disease outbreaks, particularly waterborne illnesses such as cholera.

Flooding can contaminate water sources, disrupt sanitation systems, and damage health infrastructure, leaving communities vulnerable to health emergencies.

Across East Africa, health experts are increasingly linking climate variability to rising public health risks and are calling for stronger integration between climate forecasting and health preparedness planning.

Improved early warning systems and climate-resilient health infrastructure are expected to play a critical role in reducing the health impacts of climate-related disasters in the region.

Source: Associated Press

ETHIOPIA: Landslides Trigger Health Concerns After Heavy Rains

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