Brigadier General Abdel Jalil Abdel Rahim, spokesman for Sudan’s National Civil Defense Council, said in a statement to Al Arabiya that the death toll from heavy rains and floods in Sudan had risen to 66.
He pointed to the possibility of rising rainfall as the Gash River overflowed its banks in eastern Sudan and overwhelmed large areas amid calls for help to save people. Abdul Jalil confirmed that the authorities are working to complete preparations for the autumn crisis in cooperation with the emergency department and providing shelter for flood-affected areas, including medical equipment and tents for those who have lost their homes in the crisis.
In addition, several villages and districts in the Nile River State of northern Sudan experienced a wave of heavy rains and floods a few days ago, resulting in huge loss of life and property. The emergency department in River Neil State said more than 2,500 homes were completely destroyed, bringing the total to about 500 partially destroyed homes. situations.
