Floods in Sudan force more to flee

More than 73,000 Sudanese have been affected by flooding since July. Of them, over 21,000 have been forced to leave their homes and 14,300 have had their homes destroyed, according to the UN's humanitarian organization Ocha.

» Updated:

» Published:

Floods in Sudan force more to flee
Photo: Samira Hassan/AP/TT

Share this article

The rainy season in Sudan has been very intense since July with recurring downpours and floods, mainly in the northern and eastern parts of the country. Only in the city of Abu Hamad, 34 people have died, according to the Sudanese Red Crescent.

All our houses have collapsed. Mine has been completely destroyed. We're sitting on the street with nowhere to go, says Umm Ayman Zakarya Adam in Abu Hamad.

The downpours come every year between May and October. The mighty Nile River overflows, destroying buildings, infrastructure, and leading to many deaths - both directly and through waterborne diseases. This year, the consequences are expected to be even worse due to the war raging in the country, which has forced millions of people to flee to areas that are now flooded.

Humanitarian organizations have warned that this year's water levels could make entire regions isolated, making rescue efforts more difficult.

The fighting in Sudan broke out in April last year and is between arch-rivals General Abd al-Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who is the leader of the militia Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Both parties have been accused of war crimes.

Tags

Author

TTT
By TTEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for local and international readers

More news

Love Motive Suspected in Charlie Kirk's Murder Investigation

Love Motive Suspected in Charlie Kirk's Murder Investigation

US Expert: Polarization No Longer Describes America's Divisions

US Expert: Polarization No Longer Describes America's Divisions

New Vaccine Offers Hope Against Chlamydia for Australia's Koalas

New Vaccine Offers Hope Against Chlamydia for Australia's Koalas

Zelenskyj Urges Allies to Strengthen Sanctions on Russian Oil

Zelenskyj Urges Allies to Strengthen Sanctions on Russian Oil

Sudan Government Rejects Peace Plan Excluding Warring Parties

Sudan Government Rejects Peace Plan Excluding Warring Parties

Rubio Affirms US Support for Israel Amid Qatar Attack Concerns

Rubio Affirms US Support for Israel Amid Qatar Attack Concerns

Venezuela Accuses USA of Harassing Fishermen in Economic Zone

Venezuela Accuses USA of Harassing Fishermen in Economic Zone

Mother Admits to Killing Children Found in Suitcases in New Zealand

Mother Admits to Killing Children Found in Suitcases in New Zealand

Russian Drone Enters Romanian Airspace Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russian Drone Enters Romanian Airspace Amid Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian Drone Hits Major Russian Oil Refinery Causing Fire

Ukrainian Drone Hits Major Russian Oil Refinery Causing Fire

Poland Conducts Air Maneuver After Russian Airspace Violation

Poland Conducts Air Maneuver After Russian Airspace Violation

Taliban Seeks Normalized Relations with USA Amid Prisoner Exchange Talks

Taliban Seeks Normalized Relations with USA Amid Prisoner Exchange Talks

Gas Explosion in Madrid Injures at Least 25 People

Gas Explosion in Madrid Injures at Least 25 People

Is Africa Prepared for Its Rapidly Aging Population?

Is Africa Prepared for Its Rapidly Aging Population?

Sanctions on Russian Oil Could Benefit US, Says Expert

Sanctions on Russian Oil Could Benefit US, Says Expert

Musk Joins Right-Wing Extremist Rally in London via Video Link

Musk Joins Right-Wing Extremist Rally in London via Video Link

Trump Proposes New Sanctions if NATO Halts Russian Oil Imports

Trump Proposes New Sanctions if NATO Halts Russian Oil Imports

Mayor and 47 Officials Arrested in Istanbul Raid

Mayor and 47 Officials Arrested in Istanbul Raid

Children Among Casualties in Israeli Attacks on Gaza City

Children Among Casualties in Israeli Attacks on Gaza City

Air Strike in Myanmar Kills 19 Schoolchildren in Rakhine

Air Strike in Myanmar Kills 19 Schoolchildren in Rakhine