In order to continue responding to the growing humanitarian needs and displacement in Sudan, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is pleading with donors and the global community for more funding. Relief organizations says the latest rains caused the humanitarian situation in Sudan.
After torrential rains caused the Arba’at dam in Sudan’s northeastern Red Sea State to collapse, many people are still missing. The United Nations humanitarian affairs department (OCHA) estimates that 50,000 individuals have been impacted. There are worries that the severe rains may affect up to 11 million people.
IOM stated that after 500 days of a bloody war, 47% of people displaced by the floods were already displaced as a result of the ongoing violence.
This information came amid predictions of a catastrophic humanitarian situation.
IOM responded by stating that it is providing thousands of individuals with emergency humanitarian relief, including housing, non-food items (NFIs), hygiene kits, health treatment, and multifunctional monetary support.
IOM Sudan Chief of Mission Mohamed Refaat stated, “Our teams are on the ground, relentlessly working to deliver life-saving assistance, but our resources are limited. The scale of this disaster is staggering, and the humanitarian needs are immense. ” We require more significant assistance from foreign partners and donors as we address the nation’s numerous emergencies. The people of Sudan cannot afford to wait any longer for assistance, as we are currently experiencing crisis after crisis.
IOM estimates show that the floods destroyed over 25,000 shelters and community infrastructures, causing some displaced people to take up residence in host communities and schools.
It stated that a large number of people are remaining outside and are subject to both extreme heat and rain.
In addition to delaying efforts to react to humanitarian needs, the fighting has seriously damaged civilian infrastructure, including roads, water supplies, and telecommunications networks.
An estimated 25.6 million people will experience severe food insecurity as the violence intensifies and coping strategies run out for the more than 10.7 million people who are fleeing within the nation.
