Flooding in Kassala Province, eastern Sudan, has exacerbated the plight of displaced individuals seeking refuge there.
In the Industrial School area, one of Kassala’s largest displacement camps, residents are urgently appealing for aid. Ali Abdul Jabbar, an internally displaced person from Sennar, shared his situation:
“We’ve been here for 20 days after fleeing Sennar. The rain and water conditions are evident. We’re facing issues with our accommodations, but once they’re repaired, we’ll move in. We urge authorities to address these conditions swiftly.”
Another displaced resident, Merwan Abood from Sennar, described the situation as dire and called for immediate assistance:
“I urge all compassionate individuals in Kassala, Sudan, and beyond to provide essential supplies such as equipment, shelter, blankets, clothing, and medicine.”
In Kassala, people are navigating knee-deep floodwaters, holding onto their salvaged belongings, while some have resorted to resting on dry ground after abandoning their partially submerged tents.
According to the Sudanese Ministry of Health, at least 12 people have died due to the flooding that began on Saturday, which has submerged homes and tents.
The crisis follows last year’s upheaval in Sudan, where clashes between the military and the RSF in Khartoum and other regions led to widespread violence. The U.N. reports over 14,000 deaths and 33,000 injuries from the conflict, though activists believe the figures may be higher. This ongoing conflict has resulted in the largest displacement crisis globally, with over 11 million people displaced from their homes.