South Sudan: Residents in the lowlands are advised to depart as the Nile fills up

The Nile has reached what the government refers to as flood levels, therefore residents living along its banks and tributaries are being urged to relocate to higher land.”
The country’s flooding scenario is expected to get worse due to high river water levels and the anticipated significant rainfall in September and October, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
According to the Ministry, regional rainfall forecasts and above-normal water levels have been seen at the 13 main Nile River monitoring sites around the nation.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation stated that the River Nile is operating at maximum capacity during a press conference in Juba this afternoon.
“The river level is at its highest point. In Mangalla, it has surpassed our expectations in scope.
“If rain is forecast, the river cannot hold onto more water, and flooding is predicted to drive out the people living along the river’s banks.
Peter Mahal continues, “Those who live near its sides will flash away due to this.”
Lologo, Gondokoro, and Mangalla are a some of the locations in Juba County where the Ministry of Water Resources predicts flash floods.
Terekeka, Awerial, Minkaman, Shambe, Duk Bor Leer, Panyijiar, Renk, and other lowland sections of the nation are expected to experience a similar predicament.
“It is important for the public to move from the lowland because when we are going to be cut off, it Is going to be dangerous for everybedy,” said Yolanda Awel, the Health Minister.
Yolanda Awel, the minister of health, repeated a similar appeal for people to relocate to higher elevations so they can have access to medical care.
It’s possible that the public health officers can’t get to you where you are.Therefore, I’m urging people to relocate to highland areas and away from flood-prone locations.”
“Because as we speak, four or five of my facilities are already inundated. Moving people used to be easier. We are raising alarms because of this, and we must pay attention to them,” she continued.