6,000 houses were completely destroyed another 6,000 partly damaged. 90,000 people were directly affected. The collapse of thousands of pit latrines resulted in the pollution of water supplies, and large amounts of stagnant water have led to an increase in malaria, diarrhea and other water-borne diseases. Millions dead in Sudan civil war. UN told to push for end to Sudan's war Four aid agencies have urged the UN to take a more active role in ending Sudan's civil war amid warnings that another 2.5 million people face famine.
Cholera epidemic follows drought in south Somalia.
No rain this season so far and famine a real possibility unless rain comes quickly. . Nigeria and other parts of West Africa were drought affected. Latest Reports on Floods from ReliefWeb.