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DTM Sudan Flash Alert: Rain and Flooding in Tawkar (Tawkar Town), Red Sea (Update 004)

2024-09-08T16:03:01+00:00

<p>On 3 September 2024, heavy rain and floods across Tawkar town of Tawkar locality, Red Sea reportedly displaced 2,500 individuals (500 households). The floods primarily affected houses between 1st and 6th neighbourhoods, as well as Ashwaie Khojali, Police Eleshlag, and Zarayeb El Noor neighbourhoods of Tawkar town. Displaced households stayed with host communities, in schools and other public buildings, or sought improvised shelter within the Tawkar locality.</p> <p>Note: The situation on the ground remains highly fluid. All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates only, pending further verification. DTM will continue to monitor the developments closely as network coverage permits and will provide regular updates on displacement and population mobility across Sudan. The latest DTM Sudan report is available <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://iom.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08ea1fcd06d54dbae76c0aead&amp;id=2fc6a8de62&amp;e=088d3093a6">here</a>.</p>

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DTM Sudan Flash Alert: Rain and Flooding in Tulus (Shergeila Town), South Darfur (Update 001)

2024-09-08T15:53:16+00:00

<p>On 6 September 2024, heavy rain and floods across Shergeila Town of Tulus locality, South Darfur reportedly displaced 750 individuals (150 households). Field teams estimated that 150 houses and 36 latrines were destroyed, while 50 houses were partially damaged. Displaced households sought shelter with host communities within the same locality.</p> <p>Note: The situation on the ground remains highly fluid. All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates only, pending further verification. DTM will continue to monitor the developments closely as network coverage permits and will provide regular updates on displacement and population mobility across Sudan. The latest DTM Sudan report is available <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://dtm.iom.int/reports/dtm-sudan-mobility-update-06">here</a>.</p>

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DTM Sudan Flash Alert: Rain and Flooding in Soudari Locality, North Kordofan (Update 001)

2024-09-08T15:44:40+00:00

<p>On 4 September 2024, heavy rain and floods across Soudari locality, North Kordofan reportedly displaced 1,500 individuals (300 households). The floods primarily affected Gemama and Tona villages of Soudari locality. Field teams estimated that 300 houses were destroyed and 270 houses were partially damaged. Displaced households sought shelter with host communities within the same locality.</p> <p>Note: The situation on the ground remains highly fluid. All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates only, pending further verification. DTM will continue to monitor the developments closely as network coverage permits and will provide regular updates on displacement and population mobility across Sudan. The latest DTM Sudan report is available <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://iom.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08ea1fcd06d54dbae76c0aead&amp;id=ede036745c&amp;e=088d3093a6">here</a>.</p>

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Displacement Tracking Matrix | DTM Sudan - Flood Displacement Summary (Update 004) | 08 September 2024

2024-09-08T12:28:40+00:00

<p>This report outlines incidents of flood-induced displacement between 27 August and 04 September 2024. For information on earlier reported incidents, see <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://dtm.iom.int/reports/flood-displacement-summary-update-003">DTM Sudan: Flood Displacement Summary (Update 003)</a>, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://dtm.iom.int/reports/natural-disaster-displacement-summary-floods-update-002#:~:text=Between%2001%20June%20and%2012%20August%202024%2C%20DTM,from%20locations%20across%2012%20different%20states%20in%20Sudan.">(Update 002)</a>, and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://dtm.iom.int/reports/natural-disaster-displacement-summary-floods-update-001">(Update 001).</a></p> <p><strong>OVERVIEW</strong></p> <p>Between 01 June and 04 September 2024, DTM Sudan reported 111 incidents of heavy rain and floods that triggered sudden displacement in Sudan. Rain and floods displaced an estimated 172,520 individuals (34,504 households) from locations across 15 different states in Sudan. The states with the highest number of individuals displaced were Nile River (57,925), North Darfur (34,270), Northern (22,860), West Darfur (20,025), and Red Sea (19,690).</p> <p><strong>Highlights</strong></p> <ul> <li>DTM observed 34 incidents of flood-induced displacement between 27 August and 4 September 2024.</li> <li>These reported incidents triggered the displacement of an estimated 36,065 individuals (7,213 households).</li> <li>Approximately 18,264 structures were either destroyed or partially damaged due to rain or floods.</li> <li>An estimated 41 per cent of individuals displaced due to floods were already displaced due to conflict prior to the onset of floods.</li> </ul>

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Sudan Floods 2024 - DREF Operation (MDRSD034)

2024-09-06T17:18:53+00:00

<p><strong>What happened, where and when?</strong></p> <p>Sudan has been grappling with heavy rains that have led to widespread flooding across many regions, worsening the already dire situation caused by the conflict that began 16 months ago. Between June 1 and August 12, 2024, DTM Sudan reported 60 incidents of heavy rains and floods, resulting in sudden displacement (IOM). The rainy season is expected to continue until October 2024, with forecasts predicting above-average rainfall. The likelihood of additional flash floods and river flooding remains high. So far, Red Sea, River Nile, and Northern State have been the most severely affected.</p> <p>Sudan has faced flooding in recent years, but the current humanitarian crisis, combined with heavy rains and deadly floods, has had a devastating impact on communities. Both those displaced by conflict and the host communities supporting them under already challenging conditions are suffering. The floods have rendered roads impassable, further complicating the delivery of aid.</p> <p><strong>Scope and Scale</strong></p> <p>While Sudan is experiencing a conflict which has caused significant damage to its infrastructure, the humanitarian situation in country combined with high level of rains and deadly floods which have led to a devastating impact for both communities, those communities that have been displaced due to the conflict and the host communities which have been supporting those displaced under already dire conditions.</p> <p>To date, heavy rains, torrents and floods caused 64 loss of life, 1,246 injuries, 39,081 houses are completely destructed, 11,995 are partially damaged, 270 public facilities and 34,219 latrines are destroyed as well as 10,762 livestock have been perished. The rains destroyed a number of bridges and washed away many main roads, which hindered the movement of goods and passengers in large areas of the affected States. The floods in Northern state and Red Sea are also leading to and increasing displacement.</p> <p>Northern State In Northern State, the SRCS rapid assessment report indicates that over 50,000 people have been affected, with 10,000 homes completely destroyed and 2,485 partially damaged. Floods and rainwater are besieging large areas of the Northern State, causing the collapse of homes and infrastructure and cutting off the main roads linking the state capital, Dongola, to other cities. Heavy rains that hit the Gold locality in the south of the state led to the complete collapse of 920 houses and the partial collapse of more than 2,000 houses.</p> <p>The state is reportedly considered the most affected by road closures due to the heavy rains that it witnessed during the past days. As of August 28, the main road linking Atbara and Abu Hamad in the Al-Ubaidiya area has been closed. The road between Dongola and Halfa was also affected. The international road linking Sudan and Egypt was cut off in the Abu Sara area, north of Delg, as well.</p> <p>River Nile State According to the SRCS initial assessment report, in River Nile State, approximately 96,609 people have been impacted by heavy rains and flash floods, with 24,104 homes completely destroyed, 8,016 partially damaged, and 32,202 latrines collapsed across the Abu Hamad locality. At least 34 people have died, and 588 have been injured in River Nile State alone. All prepositioning stocks are quickly depleting and require urgent replenishment to sustain the ongoing response.</p> <p>Red Sea State.</p> <p>Since the late July, the rains and floods that the Red Sea State is exposed to, especially in the north are very exceptional, given that the region was accustomed to only winter rains. Floods caused by heavy rains have cut off the main road linking Sudan and Egypt along the Red Sea coast, between the cities of Port Sudan and Oseif. The national road linking the state to the rest of Sudan was cut off in the areas of “Aqaba” and “Jebeit”, causing trucks, private cars and buses to pile up in the surrounding areas.</p> <p>On August 25, the Sudanese government officially announced that the catastrophic collapse of the Arba’at Dam in Sudan's Red Sea State, resulting in at least 30 deaths and 64 missing persons. The collapse, which occurred approximately 38 km northwest of Port Sudan, severely impacted around 50,000 people living near the dam. The disaster also led to the loss of 10,000 livestock, the collapse of 84 wells, the destruction of 70 schools, 1,380 latrines, and 20 villages and hamlets, along with extensive damage to infrastructure.</p> <p>Reports from the United Nations further indicate that some residents near Arba’at Dam were forced to flee to the mountains for safety, while others were evacuated. The reports also revealed that the damage to the dam body had completely emptied the reservoir, indicating that the damage could significantly impact water supplies in Port Sudan, as the Arba’at Dam is a major source of fresh water for the city. The flooding of Khor Arab led to the closure of the national road in the city of “Haya”, while Khor Baraka, whose waters completely submerged the city of Tokar, caused the road between Port Sudan and Tokar to be cut off, in addition to the road linking Port Sudan and the locality of Aqeeq.</p> <p>The floods have worsened the already critical health conditions across the country, leading to a significant cholera outbreak, particularly in the states of Kassala, Gedaref, and River Nile, where the highest number of cases have been reported. Contaminated water supplies, resulting from floodwaters mixing with sewage, have fuelled this outbreak.<br /> Cholera outbreak The Sudanese Ministry of Health declared that 2,895 cholera cases were recorded, with 112 deaths associated with the epidemic, between July 22 and September 1. The Ministry has stressed that the epidemic was caused by environmental conditions and unclean drinking water in several places including the states of Kassala and Gedaref in eastern Sudan which are the most exposed to the epidemic.</p> <p>Sudan has faced cholera outbreaks in the past, but the current situation is exacerbated by deteriorating health infrastructure, damaged water systems, and limited access to medical supplies due to the ongoing conflict. According to initial assessments of SRCS, immediate needs of the people in the affected areas of flood and cholera are safe water, waste disposal, hygiene, food, NFI, health service and shelter but the needs are beyond what has been seen in past years and thus require the comprehensive support.</p>

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Bulletin sur le Criquet Pèlerin No. 551 (3 septembre 2024)

2024-09-06T14:00:22+00:00

<p><strong>REGION OCCIDENTALE: CALME</strong></p> <p>SITUATION. Ailés isolés dans l'ouest et le nord-est du Tchad et sur un site du Sahara central d'Algérie ; quelques larves isolées en Mauritanie.</p> <p>PRÉVISIONS. Les larves et ailés continueront à apparaître durant la saison estivale au Sahel septentrional dans le sud de la Mauritanie, le nord du Mali et du Niger, le centre et le nord du Tchad, et le sud de l'Algérie. La reproduction d’une deuxième génération pourrait débuter en octobre, les criquets pourraient se concentrer et  nir par migrer vers les montagnes du Tibesti au Tchad, les montagnes de l’Aïr au Niger, l’Adrar des Iforas dans le nord-est du Mali et le nord-ouest de la Mauritanie.</p> <p><strong>REGION CENTRALE: CALME</strong></p> <p>SITUATION.</p> <p>Des ailés épars étaient présents dans le nord et l'est du Soudan ; des ailés en faibles effectifs ont été observés dans l'intérieur du Yémen.</p> <p>PRÉVISIONS. La première génération estivale continuera à se développer et les effectifs de larves augmenteront légèrement dans l'intérieur du Soudan et du Yémen en comparaison avec l’ouest de l’Érythrée et le sud de l’Égypte. De nouveaux ailés immatures se formeront à partir de mi-septembre, deviendront matures et pondront après mi-octobre dans l’intérieur du pays mais également dans les zones côtières de la mer Rouge et du golfe d’Aden. En conséquence, la reproduction hivernale débutera plus tôt cette année, y compris en Arabie Saoudite et peut-être dans le nord-ouest de la Somalie. Les effectifs acridiens augmenteront probablement de manière signi cative et des opérations de lutte contre les groupes de larves et d’ailés devront être réalisées.</p>

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Regional Sudan Crisis Response Situation Update #57 - 4 September 2024

2024-09-05T16:01:34+00:00

<p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS</strong></p> <p>Over the last 2 weeks:</p> <ul> <li>On 25 August, IOM sent a second convoy of additional six trucks from Chad to Darfur, Sudan via the Adre cross-border point, which reopened on 15 August 2024. To date, IOM has sent a total of 10 trucks into Darfur with 5,000 NFIs and 14,500 hygiene kits across two separate convoys with items to reach 112,000 people.</li> <li>In South Sudan, 15,477 individuals from Sudan were provided with health assistance in facilities and mobile clinics, including fit-for-travel screenings and assistance in deliveries.</li> <li>In Chad, 3,900 individuals benefitted from NFI assistance.</li> <li>In Egypt, 202 individuals were reached through cash-based interventions.</li> <li>In Ethiopia, 2,900 individuals were reached through health awareness-raising sessions, which included information on communicable and non-communicable diseases.</li> <li>In Libya, 318 individuals were provided with protection assistance. This included in-depth vulnerability assessment, including on child protection and victims of trafficking.</li> </ul> <p><strong>SITUATION OVERVIEW</strong></p> <p>The crisis in Sudan has passed yet another sobering milestone: the Sudanese people have now suffered more than 500 days of war, destruction, death, and disease. Over 13 million have been forcibly displaced from their homes within Sudan and across borders into neighbouring countries.</p> <p>Ongoing floods and the collapse of the Arba’at dam in Sudan’s Red Sea state due to heavy rains add to the horrors faced by affected populations in Sudan. Per IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), torrential rains and subsequent flooding in Sudan has displaced over 136,000 people between 1 June and 26 August - nearly half of those are being forced to move a second or third time after having previously displaced due to conflict. Over 25,600 shelters have been destroyed and nearly 20,000 more have been damaged.</p> <p>Scores of people are stil missing following the collapse of Arba’at; an estimated 50,000 people have been affected according to UN OCHA. The dam was also the primary source of drinking water in Port Sudan, Red Sea state, and its collapse is likely to increase the price of drinking water. The lack of clean water may potentially exacerbate risks of transmission of water-borne diseases, particularly as Sudan battles with an ongoing cholera epidemic in its eastern states, making water, sanitation, and personal hygiene critical needs in River Nile, White Nile, and Aj Jazirah.</p> <p>Flood, famine, disease, and displacement have come together to compound vulnerabilities, endangering the lives of people and exacerbating protection risks. The protection crisis also impacts dynamics in neighbouring countries - irregular flows into Egypt, Libya, and South Sudan result in protection risks including theft, extortion, and gender-based violence.</p> <p>In this context, IOM is committed to staying and dellvering to all populations in need through all available points.</p> <p>In response to ongoing flooding and collapse of the dam, IOM is mobilizing immediate humanitarian assistance for thousands of people, including food, potable water, shelter, and medical care. A second cross-border operation was successfully conducted to reach hotspots in Darfur - between 21 and 25 August, IOM sent 10 trucks into Darfur across two separate convoys with a total of 14,500 hygiene kits and 5,000 non-food items (NFI) to reach over 112,000 people in West and Central Darfur.</p> <p>In Sudan, IOM co-chairs with UNHCR the recently reactivated Mixed Migration Taskforce, which aims to address the complexities of irregular flows across the country. Leveraging its regional expertise and operational footprint across the region, IOM continues to deliver the protection response to respond to growing protection needs and address complex protection risks and challenges related to the mobility dimension of the ongoing crisis. Standalone and integrated protection programming is ongoing in Sudan and across the region. Specifically, IOM, through its static and protection mobile teams, conducts vulnerability screening for individual protection assistance and facilitates referrals for specialized protection assistance including case management and direct assistance, health, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and community-based protection.</p> <p>In Libya, for example, IOM implements health and protection responses through mobile teams, and in Ethiopia, IOM is scaling protection assistance being provided at the Migration Response Centre (MRC) in Metema.</p> <p>Despite ongoing efforts, more needs to be done to sustain and scale the humanitarian and protection response across the region. The Sudan crisis impacts not only the immediate neighbouring countries, but also has knock-on effects across the continent and on Europe. Scaling funding for humanitarian and protection, while investing in peacebuilding initiatives to secure humanitarian gains, is critical to send a clear message to the people of Sudan that they are not forgotten.</p>

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Sudan: Humanitarian impact of heavy rains and flooding Flash Update No. 04 (5 September 2024)

2024-09-05T15:34:01+00:00

<p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>An estimated 491,100 people have been affected by heavy rains and flooding in 63 localities across 15 states in Sudan.</li> <li>At least 69 people have been killed and another 112 injured by the heavy rains and flooding.</li> <li>About 35,520 homes have been destroyed and nearly 45,000 homes have been damaged.</li> <li>The cholera outbreak has been on the rise, exacerbated by the flooding and subsequent stagnant flood waters.</li> </ul> <p><strong>SITUATION OVERVIEW</strong></p> <p>An estimated 491,100 people (88,600 families) have been affected by heavy rains and flooding in 63 localities across 15 states in Sudan since the onset of rains in June, according to the Sudan Floods Dashboard. This includes an estimated 143,200 people who have been displaced. The most affected states are North Darfur (122,680 people), Red Sea (75,118 people), Northern (68,164 people), South Darfur (62,130 people), and River Nile (58,825 people). The Sudan floods dashboard reports that 69 people have been killed and 112 people have been injured; 35,518 homes have been destroyed; and 44,993 homes have been damaged due to the heavy rains and flooding. Actual numbers are likely much higher.</p> <p>The risk of disease outbreaks due to the flooding and subsequent stagnant flood waters is high across affected states and cholera cases have been on the rise. The Sudan Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) declared on 12 August 2024 a cholera outbreak after a new wave of cases had been reported since 22 July 2024. Between 22 July and 1 September, about 2,900 cases of cholera have been reported, with 112 associated deaths – case fatality rate (CFR) of 3.9 per cent – from five states, including Kassala (1,703 cases), Gedaref (699), River Nile (408), Aj Jazirah (65), and Khartoum (20), all of which have been affected by floods.</p> <p>In <strong>Northern State</strong>, more than 68,190 people have been affected by heavy rains and flooding in all seven localities of Ad Dabbah, Al Burgaig, Al Golid, Delgo, Dongola, Halfa, and Merowe, according to the Sudan Floods Dashboard. About 4,755 homes have been destroyed and over 8,280 homes have been damaged. Reportedly, 21 people were killed and 103 people were injured by the flooding. In addition, numerous public facilities and farms were affected and some roads became impassable.</p> <p>In <strong>South Darfur State</strong>, 62,130 people have been affected by heavy rains and flooding, according to the Sudan Floods Dashboard. About 1,311 homes have been destroyed and 9,402 homes have been damaged. The most affected localities are Rehaid Albirdi, Ed Al Fursan, Tulus (Sergaila), Buram, Katila and As Sunta. According to the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), about 340 feddans (about 1.43 square kilometers) of farmland have been washed away, destroying crops. A state level high committee, including SRCS, was established to facilitate humanitarian assistance in the affected areas. The committee will monitor the situation during the rainy season, track the impact of heavy rains and floods, coordinate response with partners, and mobilize resources. The most affected localities are Rehaid Albirdi, Ed Al Fursan, Tulus (Sergaila), Buram, Katila and As Sunta. The priority needs in the state are water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), non-food items (NFIs), food and medical supplies.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the floods have affected an estimated 124,000 people in parts of Darfur where about 230,700 people are at risk of famine between June and September 2024, according to the latest data from the Sudan Floods Dashboard, and the IPC June 2024 update. In Kutum and Tawila in North Darfur, 42,600 people have been affected by the floods, while the IPC reported 25,800 people in these two localities are going through IPC 5 (Catastrophe) and are at risk of famine. In four localities in Central Darfur – Azum, Bendasi, Wadi Salih and Zalingei - where there are 28,500 people at risk of famine, about 26,200 people have been affected by floods in the three localities. About 24,600 people have been affected by floods in Al Fasher locality where about 47,000 people are at risk of famine and famine conditions are prevalent in Zamzam IDP camp, according to IPC Famine Review Committee. About 12,000 people have been affected in West Darfur’s Ag Geneina, Kereneik and Sirba localities where about 35,800 people are at risk of famine. In South Darfur, about 1,200 people in Al Wihda locality were affected by rains and floods; according to IPC, 18,700 people are at risk of famine in Al Wihda, Mershing, Nitega and Shattaya in South Darfur.</p> <p>In <strong>Kassala State</strong>, nearly 15,100 people have been affected by heavy rains and flooding in Halfa Aj Jadeedah, Madeinat Kassala, Reifi Aroma, Reifi Gharb Kassala, Reifi Kassala, and Reifi Khashm Elgirba localities, according to the Sudan Floods Dashboard. About 664 homes have been destroyed and another 213 have been damaged. Reportedly, eight people were killed and seven people were injured. The heavy rains and flooding also cut off 13 villages, leaving at least 5,000 people inaccessible. The most affected villages are the ones overlooking the Gash River or canals, while villages such as Makalay, Tindilay, and Dagien are inaccessible in Aroma locality. In North Delta locality, about 9,500 people across 37 villages have been affected.</p>

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DTM Sudan Flash Alert: Rain and Flooding in Al Fao (Village 36), Gedaref (Update 001)

2024-09-05T13:14:26+00:00

<p>On 2 September 2024, heavy rain and floods across Village 36 of Al Fao locality, Gedaref reportedly displaced 200 households. Field teams estimated that 150 houses were destroyed and 50 houses were partially damaged. Displaced households sought forms of improvised shelter within the same locality.</p> <p>Note: The situation on the ground remains highly fluid. All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates only, pending further verification. DTM will continue to monitor the developments closely as network coverage permits and will provide regular updates on displacement and population mobility across Sudan. The latest DTM Sudan report is available <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://iom.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08ea1fcd06d54dbae76c0aead&amp;id=58e68c5e0f&amp;e=088d3093a6">here</a>.</p>

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Health Cluster Sudan Bulletin (June - July 2024)

2024-09-05T07:35:00+00:00

<p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Over 14.7 million people in Sudan face critical challenges in accessing essential healthcare, compounded by a reduction in functioning health facilities, shortages of medical supplies, and an increase in attacks on healthcare infrastructure.</li> <li>The ongoing conflict since April 2023 has displaced over 10.2 million people, with 7.9 million internally displaced within Sudan and 2.1 million seeking refuge in neighboring countries, further straining the already fragile health system.</li> <li>During the reporting period of June and July 2024, increasing attacks on healthcare led to 113 deaths and 56 injuries from 23 attacks as reported in the Surveillance System for Attacks on Health Care (SSA). 18 Health Facilities, 15 patients, 13 health personnel, 12 supplies, 7 warehouses, and 2 transport deliveries were impacted.</li> </ul>

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Desert Locust Bulletin 551 (3 September 2024)

2024-09-03T20:59:51+00:00

<p><strong>WESTERN REGION: CALM</strong></p> <p><strong>SITUATION.</strong> Isolated adults in west and northeast of <strong>Chad</strong>, and one place in the central Sahara of <strong>Algeria</strong>; a few isolated hoppers in <strong>Mauritania</strong>.<br /> <strong>FORECAST.</strong> Hoppers and adults will continue to appear during the summer season in the northern Sahel in southern <strong>Mauritania</strong>, northern <strong>Mali</strong> and <strong>Niger</strong>, in central and northern <strong>Chad</strong>, and southern <strong>Algeria</strong>. A second generation of breeding could start in October where locust might concentrate and eventually move to the Tibesti Mountains of Chad, Air Mountains of Niger, Adrar des Iforas in northeast Mali, and northwest Mauritania.</p> <p><strong>CENTRAL REGION: CALM</strong></p> <p><strong>SITUATION.</strong> Scattered adults were present in northern and eastern <strong>Sudan</strong>; low numbers of adults were seen in the interior of <strong>Yemen</strong>.<br /> <strong>FORECAST.</strong> The first summer generation will continue where hopper numbers will increase slightly in the interior of <strong>Sudan</strong> and <strong>Yemen</strong> compared to western <strong>Eritrea</strong> and southern <strong>Egypt</strong>. New immature adults will form about mid-September onwards, followed maturing and laying after mid-October both in the interior as well as in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden coastal areas. Consequently, winter breeding will start earlier this year, including <strong>Saudi Arabia</strong> and perhaps northwest <strong>Somalia</strong>. Locust numbers are likely to increase significantly, and hopper and adult groups should be controlled.</p> <p><strong>EASTERN REGION: CALM</strong></p> <p><strong>SITUATION.</strong> A few isolated adults in <strong>Pakistan</strong>. <strong>FORECAST.</strong> Limited small-scale breeding will continue along the <strong>Indo-Pakistan</strong> border until October, but numbers are not expected to increase significantly. Monsoon should withdraw around the end of September.</p> <p><strong>SUMMER BREEDING CONTINUES</strong></p> <p>The Desert Locust situation was calm during August. Scattered adults continued in the Nile Valley and west of the Red Sea Hills of Sudan. Some adults were observed in eastern Pakistan, the Yemen interior, west and northeast Chad, the central Algerian Sahara, and a few hoppers in western Mauritania. Moderate to heavy rain fell in the northern Sahel between Mauritania and the Arabian Peninsula, including parts of the southern Sahara of Egypt, Libya and Algeria. First-generation breeding is underway, and vegetation is green over a large area. Good rain fell in the Indo-Pakistan border, but few locusts were present. According to the forecast, hoppers and adults will persist in September. A new generation may begin in October, primarily in Sudan’s interior and probably in Yemen, with some moving to the Red Sea coast where winter breeding season will start earlier than usual. Numbers are expected to increase significantly in both areas, possibly requiring control in southeast Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. In northwest Mauritania and parts of northeast Mali and northern Niger and Chad, a second generation could take place in October. Surveys are needed in September and October. Locusts will decrease along the Indo-Pakistan border.</p>

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DTM Sudan Flash Alert: Conflict in Melit (Melit Town), North Darfur (Update 002)

2024-09-03T16:49:55+00:00

<p>On 2 September 2024, clashes renewed between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Melit town of Melit locality, North Darfur. SAF reportedly conducted airstrikes targeting RSF positions across Melit town. Field teams estimated that 17 households were displaced from Al Goba and Ad Deim neighbourhoods and sought shelter across locations within Melit locality. There were also reports of deaths and injuries among civilians. The situation remains tense and unpredictable. DTM will continue to monitor the developments closely and will provide regular updates on displacement and population mobility across Sudan. The latest DTM Sudan report is available <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://iom.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08ea1fcd06d54dbae76c0aead&amp;id=cfde24c77e&amp;e=088d3093a6">here</a>.</p> <p><em><strong>Disclaimer: Due to the current circumstances, the DTM network is relying on remote interviews with key informants and further verification is not possible at this time.</strong></em></p>

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DTM Sudan Flash Alert: Inter-communal conflict in Sharg Aj Jabal (Beli Village), South Darfur (Update 001)

2024-09-03T16:37:08+00:00

<p>On 1 September 2024, an armed Arab nomadic group reportedly launched an attack on local farmers in Beli village of Sharg Aj Jabal locality, South Darfur. Field teams estimated that 27 households were displaced from Beli village and sought shelter across locations within Sharg Aj Jabal locality. The situation remains tense and unpredictable. DTM will continue to monitor the developments closely and will provide regular updates on displacement and population mobility across Sudan. The latest DTM Sudan report is available <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://iom.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08ea1fcd06d54dbae76c0aead&amp;id=10532c130a&amp;e=088d3093a6">here</a>.</p> <p><em><strong>Disclaimer: Due to the current circumstances, the DTM network is relying on remote interviews with key informants and further verification is not possible at this time.</strong></em></p>

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DTM Sudan Flash Alert: Conflict in Bahri and Sharg An Neel Localities, Khartoum (Update 006)

2024-09-03T16:09:50+00:00

<p>On 2 September 2024, clashes renewed between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Dardoug area of Bahri locality and Hattab area of Sharg An Neel locality, Khartoum. Field teams estimated that 12 households were displaced from Dardoug, while 46 households were displaced from Hattab. Displaced households reportedly sought shelter across locations within Sharg An Neel locality. The situation remains tense and unpredictable. DTM will continue to monitor the developments closely and will provide regular updates on displacement and population mobility across Sudan. The latest DTM Sudan report is available <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://iom.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08ea1fcd06d54dbae76c0aead&amp;id=d561a72c9f&amp;e=088d3093a6">here</a>.</p>

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UNICEF Sudan Humanitarian Situation Report No. 21, 1 -31 July 2024

2024-09-03T16:00:23+00:00

<p><strong>Highlights</strong></p> <ul> <li>Displacement, disease outbreaks, hunger and restricted humanitarian access are creating a lethal combination for a conflict-induced famine and a catastrophic loss of children’s lives. This has already led to famine in Zamzam camp in North Darfur, and could potentially cause similar conditions in other areas.</li> <li>The situation is especially dire for children and families trapped in areas directly affected by conflict, insecurity and protection risks.</li> <li>In 2024, despite these challenges, UNICEF has delivered over 12,400 metric tons of critical supplies across Sudan. UNICEF and partners reached 6.6 million children and families with safe drinking water, 3.3 million people with critical health supplies, over 3 million children with malnutrition screening (over 151,400 with lifesaving treatment), more than 2.2 million children and caregivers with psychosocial counselling, learning, and protection support, and 72,800 children, mothers and families with cash information and other critical services.</li> </ul> <p><strong>SITUATION OVERVIEW AND HUMANITARIAN NEEDS</strong></p> <p>Sudan has the world's largest internally displaced population, with 10.7 million people displaced across Sudan. Since the conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in April 2023, 7.9 million people have been displaced, in addition to 2.3 million who crossed the borders - 814,000 fled to Chad, followed by 781,000 to South Sudan and 515,000 to Egypt. More than half of them are children. Prior to this conflict, displaced people were concentrated in Darfur, Kordofan and Blue Nile states, now displaced populations have spread across all 18 states, with each state hosting between 250,000 to 1.8 million IDPs, except Khartoum which saw massive exodus (36 per cent of all IDPs or 3.7 million people) and remains a key battle ground.</p> <p>An estimated 24.8 million people require various types of humanitarian assistance in Sudan. The country is affected by heavy rains, flooding, acute food insecurity, and famine risk, in addition to ongoing conflict in large parts of the country, massive displacements, and protection concerns, as well as the collapse of systems for service delivery, including health, nutrition, WASH, education, and child protection.</p> <p>In July 2024, the conflict in Sudan, particularly in Sennar, North Darfur, Khartoum, and the Kordofan regions, has been marked by intense clashes between SAF and the paramilitary RSF, contributing to a severe humanitarian crisis. North Darfur, particularly the capital El Fasher, remains a hotspot of violence. In Khartoum, the conflict has led to contested control over critical areas, including the city center and strategic infrastructure. The airstrikes and artillery exchanges have resulted in power outages, water shortages, and severe disruptions to daily life.</p> <p>The humanitarian situation is dire, with hospitals operating at reduced capacity and widespread displacement. In Sennar and West Kordofan, the RSF has made significant advances, enhancing their strategic positions aiming to secure supply pipelines. In Sennar, the RSF has captured most major cities except Sennar city itself, cutting off states in the southern parts of the country from SAF supply routes. The conflict has led to substantial displacement, with thousands fleeing to safer areas in Gedarif and Blue Nile states, and also cut off safe access for humanitarian agencies to these areas except from cross-border.</p> <p>Sudan is undergoing its worst levels of acute food insecurity ever recorded, with the most severe conditions found in areas heavily affected by fighting and where conflict-displaced people have congregated. Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Acute Food Insecurity (IPC-AFI) report released at the end of June confirmed a severe and worsening food insecurity crisis in the country. Over half of Sudan's population, approximately 25.6 million people, are experiencing crisis or worse conditions (IPC Phase 3 or above) between June and September 2024, coinciding with the lean season. This includes 755,000 people in catastrophe (IPC Phase 5) across ten states, including all five states of Darfur, South and North Kordofan, Blue Nile, Gezira, and Khartoum. A total of 14 areas in Darfur, Kordofans, Khartoum and Gezira – all key conflict areas – are facing heightened risk of famine. UNICEF and partners are scaling up response in line with the Famine Prevention Plan.</p> <p>The ICPAC Disaster Operations Centre forecasted very heavy rainfall in southern Sudan. Heavy rains and flash floods have started, already impacting around 10,000 IDPs, host communities and refugees in Kassala state, especially. people Flooding is leading to a lack of access to food, clean water and sanitation is raising concerns about water-borne diseases. For example, six suspected cholera cases have been reported from Kassala. UNICEF and partners are responding in Kassala through health, WASH and social and behavioral change interventions, and have initiated preventive measures in high-risk states, including Gedaref and Red Sea.</p> <p>Despite the increasing needs, humanitarian actors struggle in operating and delivering assistance to vulnerable communities in Kordofan, Darfur, and Khartoum due to bureaucratic hurdles, active armed conflict, and lack of commitment from parties to the conflict to ensure safety for operations.</p> <p>In addition, the conflict is worsening an already dire trajectory for adolescent girls. School closures not only cut girls off from realizing a core right to education that confers protective effects against child marriage but also interrupted the delivery of school-based health and nutrition interventions. Child marriage was already widely prevalent in some of the most contested regions, with the most recent figures suggesting that 52 per cent of girls were married before 18. Additionally, more than a quarter of these girls (28 per cent) become pregnant before reaching adulthood.</p>

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DTM Sudan Flash Alert: Rain and Flooding in Al Wihda (Malam Village), South Darfur (Update 001)

2024-09-03T15:34:16+00:00

<p>On 1 September 2024, heavy rain and floods across Malam village of Al Wihda locality, South Darfur reportedly displaced 95 households. Field teams estimated that 95 houses and 47 latrines were destroyed, while 142 houses were partially damaged. Displaced households sought shelter with host communities within the same locality.</p> <p>Note: The situation on the ground remains highly fluid. All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates only, pending further verification. DTM will continue to monitor the developments closely as network coverage permits and will provide regular updates on displacement and population mobility across Sudan. The latest DTM Sudan report is available <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://iom.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08ea1fcd06d54dbae76c0aead&amp;id=632eb3b42d&amp;e=088d3093a6">here</a>.</p>

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DTM Sudan Flash Alert: Rain and Flooding in Al Koma Locality, North Darfur (Update Five)

2024-09-03T15:32:53+00:00

<p>On 31 August 2024, heavy rain and floods across Al Koma locality, North Darfur reportedly displaced 453 households. The floods primarily affected Al Koma town and the villages of Sari, Um Hajalij, Ghubaish, and Al Kabeer within Al Koma locality. Field teams estimated that 453 houses were destroyed and 817 houses were partially damaged. Displaced households sought shelter with host communities within the same locality.</p> <p>Note: The situation on the ground remains highly fluid. All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates only, pending further verification. DTM will continue to monitor the developments closely as network coverage permits and will provide regular updates on displacement and population mobility across Sudan. The latest DTM Sudan report is available <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://iom.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08ea1fcd06d54dbae76c0aead&amp;id=e4a572a15f&amp;e=088d3093a6">here</a>.</p>

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DTM Sudan Flash Alert: Rain and Flooding in Al Golid Locality, Northern (Update 002)

2024-09-03T15:31:19+00:00

<p>Heavy rain and floods across Al Golid locality, Northern on 27 August 2024 triggered the displacement of approximately 565 households. Field teams reported that the floods initially displaced approximately 77 households. An additional 488 households were displaced between 28 and 31 August 2024 due to damaged houses and infrastructure. The floods impacted dozens of villages across the locality, including: Shabanah Gebly, Shabanah Bahri, Al Golid Bahri, Baslaan, Kumi, Romy Albakri, Romy Wasat, Romy Gelby, Dambo, Alkhelawa, Al Nourab, Lati 1, 2 and 4, Al Ghadar, Kadakol, Amantago, Nawa Shamal, Nawa Janoub, Arab Haj, Kanklab Janoub, and Al Mugawda villages.</p> <p>Field teams estimated that 564 houses and one school were destroyed, and 2,300 houses and 10 schools were partially damaged. The majority of displaced households sought shelter with host communities, while others sought shelter in public buildings within the same locality.</p> <p>Note: The situation on the ground remains highly fluid. All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates only, pending further verification. DTM will continue to monitor the developments closely as network coverage permits and will provide regular updates on displacement and population mobility across Sudan. The latest DTM Sudan report is available <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://dtm.iom.int/reports/dtm-sudan-mobility-update-06">here</a>.</p>

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DTM Sudan Flash Alert: Rain and Flooding in Kutum (Kassab Camp), North Darfur (Update 003)

2024-09-03T14:54:39+00:00

<p>On 1 September 2024, heavy rain and floods across Kassab Camp of Kutum locality, North Darfur reportedly displaced 1,700 households. Field teams estimated that 1,700 houses and 800 latrines were destroyed, while 2,300 houses were partially damaged. There were also reports of deaths and injuries among civilians. Displaced households sought shelter with host communities within the same locality.</p> <p>Note: The situation on the ground remains highly fluid. All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates only, pending further verification. DTM will continue to monitor the developments closely as network coverage permits and will provide regular updates on displacement and population mobility across Sudan. The latest DTM Sudan report is available <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://iom.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08ea1fcd06d54dbae76c0aead&amp;id=ffed4affce&amp;e=088d3093a6">here</a>.</p>

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Sudan Price Bulletin, August 2024

2024-09-03T14:34:21+00:00

<p><em>The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors trends in staple food prices in countries vulnerable to food insecurity. For each FEWS NET country and region, the Price Bulletin provides a set of charts showing monthly prices in the current marketing year in selected urban centers and allowing users to compare current trends with both five-year average prices, indicative of seasonal trends, and prices in the previous year.</em></p> <p>Sorghum, millet, and wheat are the most important food commodities in northern Sudan. Sorghum is the staple food for the majority of poor households in central and eastern Sudan regions while millet is the main staple food for majority of households in Darfur and some parts of Kordofan regions in western Sudan. Wheat most often used as a substitute all over northern Sudan but it is a staple food for northern states. Each of the markets represented here act as indicators for a broader region. Khartoum (Om Durman) is representative for Khartoum state, the main urban center of Sudan, and it has linkages with most of other markets in the country. El Obeid is the main assembly and wholesale market in North Kordofan and it is representative for the region, and it links market between central, western, and southern Sudan. El Fasher market is located in the capital of north Darfur state, a chronic food deficit area, and it is representative of the entire of Darfur region with links to Geneina market in the border with Chad and Nyala market which has links both with South Sudan and with the Central African Republic.</p> <p>Al Qadarif and Ad-Damazin markets are in the eastern and central regions of Sudan, respectively, and they represent the surplus production areas of Sudan and have links with most of markets in Sudan as well as with Ethiopia and Eritrea. Port Sudan market is representative of the chronic food insecure areas of East Sudan including Red Sea State. Kaduqli market is representative for South Kordofan and has trade links with South Sudan. Dongola market is located in the far north and is representative of the Northern Riverine Small-scale Cultivation livelihood zone.</p>

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