UNESCO has warned that around 65,000 people are living in areas at risk of landslides in Sudan’s Red Sea hills, describing the region as the country’s most exposed to the hazard.
The UN cultural agency said a scientific assessment conducted following the deadly landslide in Tarsin village in Jebel Marra examined several high-risk areas, including the Red Sea hills, Jebel Marra, the Nuba Mountains and the Ingessana Hills.
The assessment found that around 70,000 people in total are living in areas considered vulnerable to landslides, with the overwhelming majority concentrated in the Red Sea region.
UNESCO said efforts are now shifting from identifying hazardous zones to strengthening preparedness, including the development of early warning systems, community awareness campaigns and improved monitoring.
The work is being carried out in cooperation with national partners and with support from the Japanese government.
