At least 132 killed in Sudan flooding: health ministry
The Peninsula
Port Sudan, Sudan: At least 132 people have died in war torn Sudan as a result of flooding and heavy rains this year, the health ministry said Monday....
Port Sudan, Sudan: At least 132 people have died in war-torn Sudan as a result of flooding and heavy rains this year, the health ministry said Monday.
The country has experienced an intense rainy season since last month, with intermittent torrential flooding mainly in the country's north and east.
"The total number of affected states is 10, while the number of affected families rose to 31,666 families and individuals to 129,650," it said in a statement.
"The total number of deaths reached 132."
While flooding takes place annually in Sudan, the impact is expected to be worse this year after more than 16 months of fighting between rival generals which has pushed millions of displaced people into flood zones.
