Sudanese meteorologist Awad Ibrahim issued an additional weather alert on Sunday, warning that a powerful rain system that began Sunday evening could persist for two weeks, in what he described as the “Nidāya frontal phase.” He said the rains may be the most intense in Sudan’s recorded history, with storms expected across Khartoum, River Nile, Northern, Gezira, Kassala and Gedaref states, accompanied by frequent lightning and thunder due to heavy cloud buildup.
Ibrahim noted that most downpours are likely to occur overnight and at dawn, heightening risks to residential areas and infrastructure. He urged the public to follow official weather bulletins and comply with guidance from authorities, and called on residents to take all necessary precautions to mitigate potential hazards.
Separately, Sudan’s Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources issued urgent warnings of possible flash floods of moderate to high intensity in several states amid worsening weather in the coming days. The advisory covers the Red Sea, River Nile, Northern, North Darfur, West Darfur and Blue Nile states, with impacts expected from Sunday through Aug. 19. In a post on its official Facebook page, the ministry urged people in at-risk areas to avoid low-lying ground and dry riverbeds and to adopt preventive measures to safeguard lives amid rapidly changing climate conditions.
