Residents of the northern, eastern, Khartoum, White Nile, and Al-Jazirah states have been experiencing a severe drinking water crisis for over two weeks, with the price of an eight-liter gallon reaching approximately 1,000 Sudanese pounds.
The continuous power outages over recent weeks, caused by repeated drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on power generation and distribution stations, have greatly exacerbated the acute drinking water crisis in more than seven Sudanese states across the north, east, and central regions of the country.
The Electricity Company called on citizens to be patient with the ongoing power outages or weakened supply, praising the spirit of cooperation and responsibility they have demonstrated during this “critical period,” while reaffirming its commitment to continue working despite the challenges.
A statement from the company indicated that “the ongoing military operations in some areas, along with the extensive damage to the network caused by attacks from the rebel militias, have significantly hindered maintenance and rehabilitation efforts. Additionally, other obstacles are impeding the stability of the electricity supply due to the severe decline in water levels and the reduced power output from the Atbara and Setit dam power stations.”
The company emphasized that it prioritizes vital facilities, such as hospitals and water stations, in electricity supply, and that technical efforts are ongoing to strengthen the network’s capacity and increase the supply.
