The United Nations announced that the collapse of a dam in Sudan has led to the destruction of homes for 50,000 people and resulted in the deaths of at least 30 individuals.
A local resident stated that people were trapped in their vehicles due to the flooding, which has affected 20 villages after the dam broke. Ali Issa, a local resident, mentioned that seven trucks carrying families, elderly people, and children were caught in the floodwaters, and that they were unable to assist them.
Sudanese authorities reported that the Arbaat Dam collapsed due to heavy rainfall. Emergency resources have been deployed to the area to assist those displaced by the disaster.
Sudanese media outlet Madamik, citing the country’s Air Force, reported that over 100 people are missing due to the flood, and many villagers have sought refuge on higher ground to escape the rising waters.
Meanwhile, Sudan’s Ministry of Health announced on Monday that at least 132 people have died this year as a result of flooding and heavy rains in the conflict-ridden nation.
Sudan has experienced severe seasonal rains since last month, with torrential downpours primarily affecting the northern and eastern regions.
The Ministry of Health’s statement noted that 10 states have been affected, with the number of impacted families rising to 31,666, affecting a total of 129,650 people.
The total death toll from the flooding has now reached 132.While annual flooding is common in Sudan, this year’s impact is expected to be more severe due to the ongoing conflict between two rival factions, which has displaced millions into flood-prone areas.
The ministry highlighted that the worst-hit areas are the northern states and the River Nile region, where approximately 12,420 homes have been completely destroyed, and another 11,472 homes have been damaged by the rains.
