Environmental
Northern Sudan floods destroy 10,000 homes, exacerbate environmental risks
Severe floods in northern Sudan have destroyed over 10,000 homes and washed harmful mining waste into the Nile, threatening water quality and public health.
Northern Sudan experienced massive floods that devastated communities north of Dongola and in Abu Hamad, River Nile State, destroying or damaging more than 10,000 homes and causing at least 10 deaths. Heavy rains triggered the floods, which mixed floodwaters with hazardous gold mining waste containing mercury and cyanide, raising concerns of contamination in the Nile River and groundwater. Environmental experts warn that this contamination poses serious health risks due to fragile healthcare and environmental systems weakened by ongoing conflict. Local officials and activists stress the urgent need for environmental monitoring and disaster response.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Abu Hamad and areas north of Dongola, River Nile State, Sudan
- Date added
- 2026-04-11 07:05 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- Source
- NAN Media
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