Ethiopia – Flash floods (Ethiomet, FloodList, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 19 August 2021)

• On 17-18 August, flash floods caused by heavy rainfall were reported across Addis Ababa capital city (central Ethiopia) leading to casualties.
• According to media reports, at least seven people have died and dozens have been injured. A number of individuals have been displaced, while several areas of Addis Ababa have been affected by extensive damage caused by floodwater.
• More heavy rainfall is forecast over Addis Ababa over 19-21 August.

Source: European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations