Northern State, Sudan - Recent

The ongoing armed conflict, relentless floods and a surge in deadly diseases induced by the floods are further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, which broke out after armed clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the rival Rapid Support Forces erupted in April 2023.

Since June, Sudan has been ravaged by floods, leaving a trail of destruction and despair across the country.

The floods have claimed the lives of at least 114 people and injured 281 others, with over 110,000 individuals directly impacted.

As if the devastation weren't enough, the situation has also triggered a hike in deadly diseases such as cholera, malaria and dengue.

The torrential rains have damaged vital infrastructure, including bridges and roads.

In the Northern State, residents are struggling to cope with the aftermath.

The floods have also led to a breakdown of essential services in many areas already crippled by more than a year of armed conflict.

Water supply, drainage, and waste management systems have collapsed, creating a breeding ground for diseases such as cholera, malaria and dengue fever.

The Ministry of Health confirmed that cholera has spread rapidly due to contamination of drinking water.

Adding to the chaos, over 10 million people have been displaced by the ongoing conflict, forced to live in makeshift camps or on the streets.

The recent floods have worsened their plight, with food, clean water and basic necessities in short supply.

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Northern State, Sudan - Recent:
1. Various of flood; trees, houses;
2. Vehicles running on flooded road;
3. Various of people in floodwater;
Northern State, Sudan - Aug 21, 2024
4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Muhammad Ali, resident (ending with shot 5):
"It rained over us, but there are planning errors here in Abu Hamid locality, because they built straw stores and shops for women to sell their products. All these structures were made of palm fronds and wood, the floods came and destroyed one residential block, and the impact of the floods (rise in water levels) extended and affected homes in Al-Jawz and Al-Salam neighborhoods.";
Northern State, Sudan - Recent
5. Various of damaged houses, floodwater;
Sudan - Recent
6. Aerial shot of city view;
7. Various of pedestrians, junk;
8. Various of flooded tents, staff members bringing supplies to camp site;
Sudan - Aug 21, 2024
9. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Abdul Osama, displaced person (ending with shot 10):
"We came here as refugees and were given tents. Yesterday, there was heavy rain in our camp after the dawn prayer. I suffer from diabetes and heart disease, and I have not had breakfast yet. Even the medicine, I have only received one strip of my diabetes medication. I hope they will transfer us to another camp (site) and try to return us to our home.";
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10. Various of flood water, people;
11. Various of damaged houses.

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