South Sudan faces severe flooding crisis affecting over one million people

Heavy rains have displaced hundreds of thousands in South Sudan, creating one of the worst flood seasons in decades and leaving aid delivery in disarray.

Nichola Mandil reports for BBC.

In short:

• More than a million people are impacted by floods, with over 25% displaced, particularly in the northern regions.
• 15 critical supply routes are now inaccessible, hampering aid efforts for 500,000 individuals.
• The government urges citizens in vulnerable areas to relocate to higher grounds to ensure safety.

Key quote:

"The level of water is still increasing and the displacement is continuing."

— Joseph Nyao, director of Relief and Rehabilitation.

Why this matters:

Flooding in South Sudan exacerbates the nation’s humanitarian crisis, already strained by Sudan’s civil war. The worsening situation risks leaving many without access to food or critical aid.