Sudan issues flood warning as Nile levels rise in six states

September 30, 2025 (KHARTOUM) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation announced on Tuesday that the Nile River has reached flood stage in six states and warned that water levels are expected to continue rising this week, despite a decrease in the flow from the Blue Nile.

According to posts by volunteers and activists on social media, earthen barriers built by residents in several areas have collapsed, allowing water to flow into residential neighbourhoods.

In a statement, the ministry confirmed that “river levels have reached flood stage in the states of Blue Nile, Sennar, Al Jazirah, Khartoum, River Nile, and White Nile.”

The ministry reported that the water level at the Khartoum station reached 17.33 meters, exceeding its 16.50-meter flood stage. Similarly, the Shendi station recorded 17.96 meters, surpassing its flood level of 17.60 meters. The Wad Madani station in Al Jazirah state also reached its flood stage at 19.91 meters.

Meanwhile, stations in Atbara and Sinja were approaching their flood points.

The ministry expects levels to continue rising along all banks of the Nile this week. This is despite the Blue Nile’s inflow decreasing to 633 million cubic meters, as discharges from other dams have increased, including the Sennar Dam (706 million cubic meters) and the Merowe Dam (over 750 million cubic meters).

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation urged citizens living on the banks of the Nile to take necessary measures to protect their lives and property.

Every year in August and September, Sudan experiences severe floods that kill dozens and damage homes and agricultural lands. The situation is exacerbated by a weak infrastructure that has been extensively damaged in the ongoing conflict.