United Nations agencies warned on Wednesday that 6.9 million displaced people in Sudan are at risk of flooding across 183 areas as the rainy season approaches.
The agencies stated that around 4 million people living in 1,195 sites across 163 localities — out of a total of 6.91 million displaced people — are exposed to high or very high levels of flood risk, making shelter reinforcement, improved site safety, and the pre-positioning of aid critical measures.
The United Nations has prioritized providing emergency shelter and non-food items to 1.6 million people out of 1.8 million targeted for assistance, while 15.4 million people are estimated to need this type of support.
The statement explained that the shelter and non-food items sector is facing a critical funding gap, having received only $35.3 million out of the $179.4 million required to reduce flood risks.
It added that the lack of shelter exposes displaced people to gender-based violence, exploitation, family separation, disease, the risk of eviction, and the exclusion of people with disabilities. Protection risks also increase when shelters lack privacy, lighting, and safe pathways leading to toilets, water points, and essential services.
