Sudan has been hit by a tragic combination of floods and conflict-related displacement, with government sources reporting 11 casualties in various areas of the Nile River state due to heavy rains and floods.
Simultaneously, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to ongoing conflicts has reached a staggering 7.1 million people, surpassing the displacement figures of any other country worldwide.
The Sudanese Red Crescent has reported that floods have affected over 72,000 people and caused significant material damage across seven states.
In South Darfur state, heavy rains submerged large portions of an IDP camp in Nyala city, along with some residential areas.
An armed conflict erupted in mid-April between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces, triggering waves of internal and external displacement.
These displaced individuals face risks of malnutrition, flooding, scorpion stings, and rely on meager relief assistance to survive, as support from host communities dwindles.
United Nations figures indicate that over 5.25 million Sudanese, out of a total population of 49 million, have been displaced since the outbreak of the conflict. The country now depends on its limited resources to support the 7.1 million internally displaced persons, in addition to those displaced due to previous conflicts, surpassing the displacement numbers of any other country worldwide.
The situation in Sudan remains dire, calling for international humanitarian aid and efforts to alleviate the suffering of those affected by floods and conflict.
