U.N. says tens of thousands affected by floods in Sudan

Seasonal torrential rains have wreaked havoc on houses and infrastructure across Sudan, affecting more than 50,000 people, United Nations said.

U.N. Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Sudan said late Wednesday that 14 of Sudan's 18 provinces have experienced flooding in recent days. rth Darfur, White Nile, Sennar and Kassala states are latest to report storms and flooding, report said.

In rth Darfur, at least 600 internally displaced people are “in dire need” of shelter and food after a flash flood hit camp where y lived in Al Lait area.

“ Sudan Meteorological Authority has warned that more heavy rains are expected during August and September in most of country, which can le to furr flooding and displacement,” said UCHA.

Last week, heavy rains caused collapse of Bout Dam in Blue Nile province, destroyed 1,200 houses and left at least five people de across country.

Sudanese government and humanitarian ncies are monitoring situation and providing assistance to those affected, said UCHA.

Last year, flooding killed a total of 78 people in 16 Sudanese provinces, between July and August, according to U.N.

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