The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an additional funds appeal for 12 million Swiss Francs to support the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in delivering assistance to people affected by flooding.
Development Diaries understands that 16 of the 18 states in Sudan are flooded, and teams of Red Crescent volunteers have been helping people to move to higher ground.
‘The magnitude of the flooding disaster is unprecedented. The situation is getting worse as water continues to rise by the hour, covering new areas and causing more devastation’, IFRC quoted president of the SRCS, Elfadil Eltahir, as saying.
‘To cope with this dire situation, more humanitarian assistance is badly and urgently needed in order to alleviate the suffering of those affected, by protecting their health, life and dignity’.
On his part, head of IFRC in East Africa, John Roche, said, ‘This is an unfolding situation as information comes from those on the frontline, the testimonies of the devastation and loss is overwhelming.
‘More than 100,000 homes so far have been reported to have been carried away by the floods, food crops have been destroyed, access to clean drinking water becomes precarious as many faces increased exposure to water-and-vector-borne disease’.
According to IFRC, SRCS will use the emergency fund to provide shelter materials, safe drinking water, and hygiene materials.
The humanitarian agency will also provide primary health care to prevent disease outbreaks, psychosocial support, and cash grants for food and basic needs.
Source: IFRC
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