Awash River flooding displaces thousands in West and Southwest Shewa
- Ref
- OHRM-2025-0667
- Date of incident
- Zone
- South West Shewa
Flooding caused by the overflow of the Awash River has displaced thousands of people across West and Southwest Shewa zones, destroying crops, killing livestock, and leaving displaced residents in urgent need of aid. In Ilu district, Southwest Shewa Zone, a 25-year-old man, Gerasu Lata, died after being swept away while attempting to retrieve household items from his flooded village. His body was recovered the following day and buried at Medhanialem Orthodox Church in Taji.
Source: Addis Standard, "Awash River flooding displaces thousands in West and Southwest Shewa", published 2025-08-09. https://addisstandard.com/awash-river-flooding-displaces-thousands-in-west-and-southwest-shewa/