At least 68 people have died and 130 others were injured in Sudan after torrential rains triggered widespread floods since June, the country’s Interior Minister Khalil Pasha Sairin confirmed Monday. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, with authorities scrambling to assist displaced families.
🌍 What’s happening? The floods—caused by one of the region’s wettest seasons in years—have collapsed houses, swept away infrastructure, and left communities stranded. Sairin noted drowning and building collapses as primary causes of casualties.
🔍 Why it matters: Sudan’s rainy season typically runs from June to October, but climate experts warn that extreme weather events are intensifying globally. This disaster highlights vulnerabilities in infrastructure and disaster response systems.
📢 Local impact: Affected regions include Khartoum, Nile River communities, and agricultural zones critical to Sudan’s economy. Humanitarian groups urge international aid as forecasts predict more rainfall.
