Sudan faces a humanitarian crisis as floods wreak havoc across the country. The collapse of the Arbaat Dam in eastern Sudan has killed at least 30 people, with dozens more feared dead. The disaster has displaced 118,000 people and affected over 300,000 nationwide.
The situation is dire. Sudan floods have blocked aid deliveries, exacerbating the country’s hunger and displacement crises. Moreover, the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces conflict has further disrupted aid efforts.
In Arbaat, emergency responders scramble to locate missing persons. Mohamed Othman, a local leader, describes the desperation: “Children are hungry, and roads are closed.” A single excavator ferries people and food across the water.
Sudan floods have destroyed homes and spread diseases like cholera. The UN’s Jens Laerke admits, “We don’t know how many are unaccounted for. It’s difficult to get information.”
In Darfur, flooding has blocked food deliveries, including a crucial shipment to famine-threatened Kreinik. Furthermore, floods destroyed the bridge to the town, leaving thousands without food.
Heavy rains continue to batter Northern Sudan, causing destruction and displacement. Moreover, the situation is grim, with little official information available on losses.
Sudan’s people face a perfect storm of war, hunger, and natural disaster. The international community must act swiftly to provide aid and support—every minute counts in this unfolding humanitarian crisis.
