The death toll from floods and torrential rains in Sudan has risen to 148 across 11 states, with the northern state reporting the emergence of a rapidly spreading disease called “bacterial skin infection.” The country is already grappling with a cholera outbreak amid challenging humanitarian conditions caused by ongoing conflict.
According to Sudan Tribune, the spokesperson for the National Civil Defense Council, Qurashi Hussein, confirmed the rising death toll, with the highest numbers recorded in the Nile River State (59 deaths) and the Northern State (31 deaths). Other affected areas include the Red Sea State, Kassala, and South Kordofan, among others.
In addition to the devastating floods, the northern state has seen an outbreak of a highly contagious bacterial skin infection, with 260 cases reported in Dongola, Al-Burayq, and Dalgo. The state health ministry emphasized the importance of avoiding contact with infected individuals and not using their personal items to prevent the spread of the infection.
The situation in Arbaat, north of Port Sudan, has stabilized following heavy rains and floods that caused the collapse of the Arbaat Dam, which is crucial for storing seasonal rainwater and supplying water to Port Sudan.
