A blistering heatwave has gripped Sudan’s Red Sea State, pushing temperatures to historic highs and prompting health officials to issue urgent warnings over the risk of fatal sunstroke and severe heat stress.
The extreme weather has hit the remote locality of Aqiq the hardest, where the mercury peaked at a historic 46.7 degrees Celsius.
Other areas are experiencing similarly punishing conditions, with the historic city of Suakin recording 45.7 degrees Celsius and the vital strategic hub of Port Sudan sweltering at 45.2 degrees Celsius.
Medical authorities have officially classified the atmospheric conditions as a high-risk threat to public health.
Officials noted that outdoor labourers, young children, and the elderly are facing the highest peril from potential heat-related complications.
In response to the escalating crisis, the Ministry of Health has urged residents to take immediate precautionary measures.
Public health guidance advises citizens to seek shade, avoid direct sunlight during peak daylight hours, wear light clothing, and maintain high fluid intake to mitigate the dangers of the severe summer surge.
