Floods kill 18 in North Kordofan, destroy hundreds of homes

23/08/2010 05:21

Eighteen (18) people were killed and others injured in flooding and torrential rains in the state of North Kordofan. Since the beginning of the rainy season the state has experienced flooding in different parts, affecting the households of 1292 families.

Eighteen (18) people were killed and others injured in flooding and torrential rains in the state of North Kordofan. Since the beginning of the rainy season the state has experienced flooding in different parts, affecting the households of 1292 families. In total the number of completely collapsed houses is 591, and the number of partially collapsed houses is 670. A report noted that 41 public facilities have been affected by floods and rain in North Kordofan in the localities Sheikan, Wad Banda, Sodere, Ar Rahad,  Abu Dakana, Abu Zobad and An Nuhud.