- The Arbaat dam in eastern Sudan collapsed due to heavy rainfall, leading to extensive flooding and casualties.
- Estimates suggest dozens to over a hundred people are missing, with at least four confirmed dead.
- The disaster complicates an already dire humanitarian situation exacerbated by ongoing conflict and a cholera outbreak.
The collapse of the Arbaat dam in Sudan’s eastern Red Sea state has resulted in significant flooding, with dozens of people reported missing.
The dam, which was crucial for managing seasonal rainfall and providing drinking water to Port Sudan, gave way after heavy rains, inundating homes and causing severe damage in the surrounding area.
Sudan’s Dam Disaster Exacerbates Humanitarian Emergency
Local authorities report that at least four people have died, with estimates of the missing ranging from 60 to over 100.
Efforts are underway to provide assistance and rescue those stranded, but the situation is challenging due to network outages and ongoing conflict-related disruptions. The dam’s failure has highlighted the vulnerability of communities in conflict zones and regions prone to natural disasters.
The collapse of the Arbaat dam is a tragic addition to Sudan’s mounting crises, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive humanitarian support and effective disaster management in conflict-ridden regions.
“The dam collapse has compounded an already dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, where conflict and poor infrastructure have severely strained emergency responses.”
