The United Nations has announced plans to assist approximately 2.4 million people in South Sudan who are projected to be affected by severe flooding from September onward. Of the estimated 3.3 million people expected to be impacted, the UN aims to provide critical support to the most vulnerable populations facing what could be the worst flooding in 60 years.
On Monday, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated that the UN and its partners are bolstering efforts alongside the South Sudanese government to prepare for the looming natural disaster. The collaborative initiative focuses on delivering essential health and nutrition services, shelter, and food assistance to those displaced by the floods.
“To do this and to meet the needs of new arrivals fleeing the conflict in Sudan, more funding for the humanitarian response in South Sudan is urgently needed,” OCHA emphasized. The statement underscores the dual challenges faced by the region—not only contending with unprecedented flooding but also accommodating refugees escaping conflict in neighboring Sudan.
The anticipated floods threaten to exacerbate the already fragile conditions in South Sudan, where communities have been grappling with the aftermath of prolonged conflict, economic instability, and previous environmental crises. The UN’s proactive measures aim to mitigate the impact of the floods on millions of lives and support the resilience of affected communities.
Humanitarian agencies are calling on the international community to increase financial contributions to enable a comprehensive response. Enhanced funding will facilitate the provision of life-saving aid and support long-term recovery efforts in the flood-affected regions.
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