Flash flood death toll rises to 78, Sudan
Severe rains continued to lash 16 out of 18 states in Sudan, increasing the death toll to 78, reports showed on September 6, 2019. Previous records on August 15, 2019, showed that the floodings resulted in at least 50 fatalities.
According to reports, it is confirmed that over 346 300 residents have been affected so far, while Deputy Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid Ahmed Fadlallah reported new figures, saying that 4 707 animals drowned in the flood and 89 more people received injuries.
From a total of 9 260 damaged homes and buildings, the figures shoot up to 41 000 collapsed houses. From 120 public properties destroyed, the numbers rose to 184.
The worst-hit localities were El Gezira, El Gedaref, Kassala, Khartoum, Red Sea state, Sennar, and White Nile state.
The outbreak of water-borne illnesses is still at high risk due to stagnant waters especially in areas severely affected by floodings. This situation prompted an emergency situation for the victims who need immediate assistance with vital needs such as food, water, shelter, sanitation, and hygiene care.
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian aid and Relief Centre (@KSRelief), announced the arrival of food and medical supplies in #Khartoum as a part of the centre’s #aid package for #flood-affected areas in #Sudan: https://t.co/utbacy7K6c pic.twitter.com/HmaRaoazFa
— EU-Gulf Info Centre (@EGIC_) September 6, 2019
Ongoing now: distribution of relief materials by the Sudanese Red Crescent Society to those affected by floods in Al Gaili, North #Khartoum. The materials were provided by the #ICRC pic.twitter.com/txXU1FHQtS
— ICRC_Sudan (@ICRC_Sudan) September 6, 2019
Those who wish to support the victims of flood in Sudan can donate via our bank accounts by stating PROJE KODU 11728 in the explanation section. https://t.co/zFN3myMGLV pic.twitter.com/Am1CaCrWEH
— Humanitarian Relief (@IHHen) September 6, 2019
Reports affirmed that government authorities and organizations are currently conducting emergency response, including the European Commission together with several DG ECHO partners.
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia also offered assistance, sending aircrafts carrying relief goods.
The plane from Kuwait brought 5 000 blankets, 200 000 boxes of food, and hygiene kits. "The aid will be sent directly to the affected areas to be delivered to the needy," Fadlallah added.
1 000 tents, 2 000 rugs, and pesticides were provided by Saudi Arabia, as well as medical supplies and 1 500 food baskets.
Featured image credit: ICRC
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