Sudan’s Civil Defense evacuated more than 500 families from the Wad Ramli area, north of the capital Khartoum, after floods swept through the region.
Several homes were submerged, and residents reported that the danger is increasing.
Youth-led initiatives have been active in building earthen barriers to reduce water seepage into houses.
Kamal Awad al-Karim, Acting Executive Director of Khartoum Locality, inspected a number of vulnerable areas along the banks of the Blue and White Niles, including Rumaila, Al-Azuzab, Daajib, and Tuti.
Awad al-Karim confirmed that the situation is “stable for now unless new developments arise,” reassuring citizens that Khartoum Locality, in coordination with the Ministry of Infrastructure, is committed to addressing any potential emergencies through the early warning system in the locality’s Flood Emergency Room.
The official also urged citizens to “immediately report any rise in Nile water levels in vulnerable areas and stay in contact with the emergency room to ensure the flood stage is passed with minimal damage.”
