By Serdar Dincel
ISTANBUL (AA) - Türkiye extended condolences to Ethiopia on Tuesday after heavy rain-induced landslides left more than 200 victims dead.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said it is "saddened" by the loss of lives in a statement. "We extend our condolences and sympathies to the people of Ethiopia."
A landslide hit the southern Gofa district Monday that killed many victims, according to a regional government official.
Landslides in southern Ethiopia are recurrent during the rainy season, which runs from June to August.