On Tuesday, destructive floods swept through dozens of cities and towns in northern Sudan following “unprecedented” rainfall, marking the highest recorded levels in the region. The full extent of the damage remains unknown, but significant numbers of homes, educational and health facilities, and vast agricultural lands have been affected.
The northern floods follow heavy rains in eastern Sudan, which led to the collapse of the Arbaat Dam in the Red Sea State, northwest of Sudan. According to cautious UN estimates, these floods have resulted in at least 30 deaths.
As Sudan continues to endure a 16-month-long conflict, the heavy rains have caused floods and extended from the east to the north of the country, leaving dozens dead and hundreds trapped or missing amid vast lakes of water.
Reports indicate that the rains caused torrents in the valleys, with surging waters flooding large cities and villages, causing extensive damage to homes and forcing thousands of residents, including women, children, and the elderly, to seek refuge in the open.
Witnesses described the situation as a “real disaster” due to the enormous losses and damage, making it difficult to assess the full impact, especially given the challenges in accessing many affected areas.
