Heavy rainfall has caused a dam to burst in war-ravaged Sudan, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 people. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with concerns that the number of casualties may rise.
The Arbat Dam, which holds 25 million cubic meters of water and serves as the primary drinking water source for Port Sudan, has been severely affected.
Following 16 months of civil conflict, Sudan is now facing intense rains and floods that have claimed dozens of lives and displaced tens of thousands.
The dam collapse in Red Sea state is one of the most devastating incidents, flooding farms and villages downstream.
Local resident said that people were trapped in seven cars and rescue attempts failed. Another resident, mentioned that an entire area had been completely obliterated, with all homes and structures washed away.
It was learned that heavy rainfall has also disrupted a key fiber optic cable in Sudan, leading to a second consecutive day of communication outages across many regions.
The air force is working to rescue individuals who have become stranded in the mountains after seeking refuge.
Director of the Red Sea State’s Water Authority, said that the flooding has completely devastated the area.
Army chief Abdul-Fattah al-Burhan visited the flood-stricken areas. On Facebook, the army urged all federal and state agencies to use every resource available to assist residents in these regions and provide the necessary support.
Since April, Sudan has been devastated by conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army. Millions have been displaced, and several states have declared famine.
The severe weather conditions are expected to worsen the food shortages.
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