° Over 1 million people were affected
°Hundreds of thousands have been displaced And Pibor was hit the most with 112,000 people losing their homes
South Sudan is facing one of its worst flood seasons in recent decades, with over a million people affected across the country.This is a developing crisis, and international aid is crucial to support those affected. The heavy rains have forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes, with many seeking refuge on higher ground. The situation is dire, especially in areas like Pibor, where 112,000 people have lost their homes and are struggling to access basic necessities like food.
The government has urged people in flood-threatened areas to move to higher grounds, but the continued rainfall and rising waters are making it challenging to provide aid to those in need. In fact, 15 major supply routes have been rendered impassable, affecting the delivery of essential humanitarian aid to around 500,000 people.
To make matters worse, South Sudan is already dealing with the impact of the 18-month civil war in neighboring Sudan, with over half a million Sudanese refugees and returnees registered in the country since April last year. The humanitarian situation is worsening, and the country’s ability to respond is becoming increasingly overstretched ¹.
