Torrential rains and severe flash floods have displaced nearly 1,000 families in Sudan’s western region of North Darfur.
Floodwaters swept through Tawila and nearby villages, turning roads into rivers and destroying homes in vulnerable communities.
Field teams from the International Organization for Migration said 975 homes were completely destroyed, while another 373 suffered partial damage.
Hundreds of displaced families are now sheltering in open areas, exposed to the elements and without basic protection.
The floods follow heavy rains earlier this week that destroyed dozens of homes in other towns across the region.
Sudan regularly experiences severe weather during its June-to-October rainy season. But this year, flooding is hitting a country already devastated by war.
The disaster is worsening a humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The war, which began in April 2023, has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced about 15 million others.
For displaced civilians, the floods add another threat to the dangers of war, deepening an already devastating humanitarian crisis.
