Over 900,000 people affected as floods worsen South Sudan crises

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Heavy rains and rising Nile River levels continue to cause widespread flooding across South Sudan, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation marked by food insecurity, conflict, and disease outbreaks.

"As of 17 October, flooding has affected 927,182 people in 26 counties across six states, with Jonglei and Unity accounting for over 91 per cent," according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs report.

The report said that nearly 301,000 people have been displaced in 16 counties, seeking higher ground after their homes were submerged. Floodwaters, which have persisted since July, continue to destroy homes, farmland, and infrastructure, disrupting health and education services.

"Of the people affected, 624,289 people are in Jonglei State, about 222,656 people are in Unity State, approximately 29,374 are in Upper Nile State, around 24,505 are in Central Equatoria State, 15,780 are in Western Equatoria, and 10,578 people are in Warrap State," the report said.





UNICEF reported that floods have affected at least 61 schools across Central Equatoria, Jonglei, Upper Nile, Unity, and Western Equatoria States, impacting more than 22,000 children and 700 teachers.

Suleiman Deng Thon, the Commissioner of Pigi County, confirmed to Sudans Post that recent flooding in Jonglei State has displaced nearly 40,000 residents.

"There are heavy floods in Pigi County, with water levels reaching approximately 1.5 metres. Those affected are currently situated along the canal, while others have relocated to Wudwa and Zinki in Upper Nile State," he said.

Thon urged both national and international aid agencies to provide sandbags and generators to assist the people of Pigi in addressing the rising water levels.

"These resources would enable them to construct dykes and pump floodwaters out of residential areas," he explained.

He noted that citizens from various places, including Canal, Atar, Alela, Korwai, Wun-lueth, Wun-ayen, Madu, Kolliet, Mareng, and Khorfulus, have been forced to move to higher ground in Pigi and Upper Nile State.
 
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