| Date | 6 April 2016 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ethiopia |
| Deaths | 202+ |
In 2016, deadly floods hit Ethiopia, leaving at least 200 people dead and over 200,000 people homeless as seasonal rains come early to the country.[1] The majority of these deaths occurred in the city of Jijiga while elsewhere, heavy downpours of rain were reported with more floods expected in the next few days.[2] The floods are reportedly at higher levels than other flood travesties than that of previous years.