Sudan: Flood Chaos in Khartoum - More Rains Forecast

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Sudan: Flood Chaos in Khartoum - More Rains Forecast

[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- Heavy rains and flooding have affected over 88,000 people in 13 out of Sudan's 18 states since the start of the rainy season in July, according to the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC). The water levels in the Nile River are above flood risk level in Khartoum, Ed Dein and Shendi stations, according to the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources, with several residential neighbourhood in the capital under water. The rain is forecast to continue until next week.

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