Sudan, 4 October 2025 – More than 1,200 families have been displaced in Bahri city in Khartoum state, due to devastating floods caused by rising water levels of the Nile, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Sunday.
The UN agency stated that the floods destroyed homes, leaving many residents without shelter.
Many families have fled the area in fear of further flooding, seeking shelter in higher ground.
The floods occurred as water levels in the Nile and its tributaries, particularly the White Nile flowing from Lake Victoria and the Blue Nile originating from the Ethiopian highlands, surged. The rising waters and seasonal rains have led to widespread flooding across Sudan.
Since June 30, more than 125,000 people have been affected by the rains and flooding, according to government statistics.
Sudan experiences heavy rains during the wet season, from June to October, which often result recurrent flooding.
The United Nations and humanitarian agencies have reported an urgent need for international support to assist displaced families and provide emergency relief in the affected areas.
The floods come as Sudan is embroiled in a conflict between the government forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023.
The ongoing war has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the country.