Sudanese authorities warn against River Nile wild flooding
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August 11, 2016 (KHARTOUM) - Sudanese authorities have warned people
living near River Nile banks of possible wild flooding that could lead
to losses in lives and properties.
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A man rides on a motorcycle in a flooded road after heavy rain at
Khartum University street on August 6, 2016. (Anadolu Agency Photo)
In statement extended to Sudan Tribune on Thursday, Sudanese Red
Crescent Society (SRCS) pointed that new increase of Blue Nile River
water has been reported in Sennar in central Sudan, which is expected
to arrive to Khartoum and Northern states within days.
On Monday, the Ministry of Water Resources, Irrigation and Electricity
warned people saying Blue Nile River level at the border with Ethiopia
has exceeded that of 1988 when dozens of people were killed and
thousands of houses were damaged and called on people to stay vigilant
during the whole month of August.
“Flooding danger is expected and we need to stay on alert. There may
be flash floods due the expected heavy rain according to National
Meteorology Authority information,” said the SRCS Sectary General
Osman Gaffter calling for cooperation with SRCS to meet the needs of
people affected by floods and to save lives and properties.
“According to SRCS field surveys in the states affected by rain and
flooding, there is need for shelter materials, food assistance and
hygiene campaigns,” said Gaffer.
Last week, the ministry of interior pointed that rain and flash floods
have killed 76 people and damaged houses in 13 states across Sudan.
According to the United Nation Office for the Coordination of
Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), citing the Sudanese government and
humanitarian partners, heavy rain and flooding since early June have
affected over 122,000 people and destroyed over 13,000 houses in many
parts of Sudan.
The most affected states are Kassala, Sennar, South Kordofan, West
Kordofan and North Darfur.
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