Sudan floods kill 10, destroy homes as conflict deepens humanitarian crisis
Local media reports show that River Nile State was among the worst-hit areas, with entire villages submerged, dozens of homes destroyed, and widespread power outages.
At least 10 people have died after heavy rains and floods swept through northern and southeastern Sudan on Wednesday, authorities have confirmed.
Local media reports show that River Nile State was among the worst-hit areas, with entire villages submerged, dozens of homes destroyed, and widespread power outages.
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Six people in the state lost their lives when their houses collapsed under the downpour. In Sennar State, further south, a mother and her three children were killed when part of their home caved in due to the rains.
Officials say more than 150 homes were damaged in River Nile State, forcing over a thousand residents to flee.
Local authorities, together with humanitarian groups, are working to provide shelter, food, and medical assistance, though damaged infrastructure is limiting access.
Heightened risks
Flooding is a regular occurrence in Sudan during the rainy season from June to October. In July, the United Nations had already warned of heightened risks.
"Any flooding could disrupt road access, hamper aid delivery, and heighten the threat of disease outbreaks during the ongoing lean season," UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric cautioned at the time.
This year’s floods are unfolding against the backdrop of a devastating conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which erupted in April 2023. The fighting has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions nationwide.
According to UN estimates, more than 12 million people have been uprooted since the war began, with nearly 9 million displaced within Sudan and over 3.5 million fleeing abroad.
Humanitarian agencies warn that the latest floods will worsen already dire living conditions for the displaced, further obstructing aid delivery and increasing the risk of disease and hunger.
The organisations are now appealing for urgent support to provide safe shelter, medical care, and essential supplies to people affected by both the floods and the war.
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