Heavy rains and flash floods have displaced more than 4,200 people in Umm al-Qura, central Sudan, the IOM has reported. The disaster struck Major 6 village in eastern Al-Jazirah on Friday, forcing roughly 850 families to abandon their homes immediately.
Field teams documented the destruction of 550 houses, with many families seeking shelter in open areas under the relentless skies. Sudan typically faces seasonal rains between June and October, which frequently trigger devastating floods across the country’s low-lying regions.
The floods come amid Sudan’s ongoing civil war, which has raged since April 2023, leaving tens of thousands dead. Millions more have been displaced by clashes between the General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces, compounding humanitarian crises.
The UN agency warned that flooding could worsen existing vulnerabilities, stressing urgent humanitarian assistance is needed for affected families. Local authorities are struggling to respond, as infrastructure damage and insecurity hinder relief efforts across Al-Jazirah State.
Humanitarian agencies continue monitoring the situation, highlighting that natural disasters worsen amid the prolonged conflict and fragile living conditions. The IOM urged swift international support to help displaced residents cope with both immediate needs and future recovery efforts.
