Khartoum: More than 1,200 families have been displaced by floods in the Bahri city of Khartoum state, as reported by the International Organization of Migration (IOM) on Sunday. The floods have caused significant damage, destroying five homes and leaving many others partially affected.

According to Anadolu Agency, the UN migration agency highlighted that numerous families have preemptively left the area, fearing further flood damage. Those displaced are currently seeking refuge within nearby host communities. The recent floods in Sudan have been attributed to the rising water levels of the Nile and its tributaries, including the White Nile and the Blue Nile, which have exacerbated the situation.

The Sudanese government's statistics indicate that since June 30, more than 125,000 people across the country have been impacted by rains and flooding. Sudan's rainy season, which lasts from June through October, typically brings heavy rains that often lead to widespread flooding.

The flooding comes at a time when Sudan is already facing turmoil due to ongoing conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023. This conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of millions, further complicating the humanitarian situation in the region.