South Sudan is grappling with a devastating surge in food insecurity, as 79,000 people in Jonglei State now face ‘catastrophic’ hunger—the UN’s highest crisis level (IPC 5). This marks a 126% jump from 35,000 at the same time last year. Nationwide, over 7 million people lack reliable access to food, a 20% spike since mid-2023. 🌾🚨
Floods, Conflict, and Underfunding Collide
UN’s OCHA warns the country is bracing for its worst floods in 60 years, expected to hit northern regions by September. Over 3.3 million people could be impacted, with aid agencies scrambling to assist 2.4 million. Meanwhile, underfunding remains critical: only 20% of the $1.8B needed for 2024’s broader response has been secured. 💸
Why It’s Getting Worse
Flooding disrupts farming and displaces communities 🌊
Conflict in neighboring Sudan drives new refugee arrivals
Economic instability limits access to basic goods
OCHA stresses urgent action is needed to prevent further suffering. With just $264M allocated for flood response, the clock is ticking. 🕒
