Sudan warns of severe flooding in White Nile, Khartoum, River Nile states
September 27, 2025 (PORT SUDAN) – The Early Warning Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation predicted on Saturday that floods would occur along the riverbanks in the White Nile, Khartoum, and River Nile states.
Every year in August and September, Sudan suffers from floods that claim dozens of lives and damage homes and agricultural fields, due to weak infrastructure that has been extensively destroyed in the ongoing conflict.
The Early Warning Unit issued a red alert, warning of “extreme danger in the White Nile, Khartoum, and River Nile states, with floods expected along the Nile strip as a result of increased inflow from the Blue and White Niles.”
It stated that the danger alert is in effect from this Saturday morning until next Monday evening.
The unit noted that floodwaters are likely to submerge fields and valleys, urging people to avoid low-lying areas and move crops, fodder, and animals to higher, water-resistant ground.
It also called for the necessity of storing important documents, food, drinking water, and emergency supplies in waterproof containers. Citizens were urged to follow the instructions of authorities if an evacuation order is issued.
The unit further warned of the danger of floodwaters coming into contact with power lines, which could lead to electrocution.
In a related context, Minister of Health Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim held a meeting with the Health Emergencies and Epidemic Control Department to discuss the epidemiological situation and the autumn conditions in the states.
The Ministry of Health revealed an increase in the rate of disease vectors in some states. This requires implementing measures that include identifying essential needs for supplies, vehicles, and intervention mechanisms, as well as coordinating with donors, the Ministry of Finance, and the respective state authorities.
Rates of epidemic diseases, including dengue fever and cholera, have increased in several states. The situation is particularly worsening in states where health facilities have been destroyed, such as Khartoum, Gezira, and the Darfur region.