A million people hit by flooding in South Sudan


 Floods Devastate South Sudan, Displacing Over a Million People

A devastating flood crisis has struck South Sudan, affecting over a million people across the country. The UN's humanitarian organization, Ocha, reports that rising waters have forced more than a quarter of those affected, many in the northern regions, to flee their homes.

The ongoing floods, one of the worst in recent decades, have made it increasingly difficult to deliver aid to those in need. In the eastern state of Jonglei, 112,000 people have lost their homes due to the rising waters.

Joseph Nyao, director of Relief and Rehabilitation in Pibor, emphasized the dire situation faced by the displaced population, stating that they have lost everything and lack basic necessities. He urged people in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer grounds identified by local authorities.



The government had previously warned the international community about the risk of severe flooding in South Sudan, and the current situation is a stark reminder of the country's vulnerability.

The floods have compounded the existing humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, which is still grappling with the aftermath of the 18-month civil war in neighboring Sudan. Over half a million Sudanese refugees and returnees have sought refuge in South Sudan since April last year, further straining the country's resources.

Ocha warns that South Sudan's ability to respond to the flood crisis is being stretched to its limits, as the country grapples with multiple humanitarian challenges.


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