In the remote reaches of Southern Ethiopia, a harrowing tale of loss and resilience is unfolding. Rescuers, braving the relentless elements, are combing through debris in search of any possible survivors from two catastrophic landslides. The operation is hampered by heavy rain, casting a somber shadow over the entire region. With no sign of heavy mechanical equipment on the horizon, the search continues manually, underlining the gravity of the situation. At least 229 souls have been claimed by this disaster, and the specter of rising death toll looms large.