Floods affect hundreds in North Darfur

01/09/2011 20:22

Lack of potable water is a major concern for over 600 households  Over 600 households have been affected by floods that hit several towns of North Darfur on Thursday.

Lack of potable water is a major concern for over 600 households 

Over 600 households have been affected by floods that hit several towns of North Darfur on Thursday.Seven schools were partially destroyed and most of the latrines were completely washed away in the floods. The United Nations-Africa Union joint mission in Darfur (UNAMID) conducted an assessment in Dar al Salaam and identified the situation as an emergency.

The floods that originated in Umm Tahana has resulted in lack of potable water, access to health services, shelter and non-food items to the community.

About 250 households received shelters and other non-food items from World Food Program (WFP) and partners. However, the UNAMID declared that more humanitarian assistance is required for the affected population, given the water scarcity.

Flash floods in South Darfur had washed away nearly 700 homes in August, earlier this year.