The closure of the Jebel Awliya Dam by the Rapid Support Forces has not only caused immediate flooding but also highlights the ongoing conflict's impact on civilian infrastructure and health.
The rise in cholera cases amid the flooding underscores the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and effective health interventions in the region.
If the situation remains unaddressed, the humanitarian crisis in Al-Jazeera Aba could worsen, leading to increased displacement and health issues among the population.
Continued advocacy and pressure on the warring parties may lead to some level of intervention, but without immediate action, the risk of further disaster remains high.
Sudanese activists and the National Umma Party have raised alarms over the dire situation in the Al-Jazeera Aba area, which is facing severe flooding due to the closure of the Jebel Awliya Dam by the Rapid Support Forces. The flooding has led to significant destruction of homes and agricultural lands, exacerbating an already critical humanitarian crisis. Activists have reported that the White Nile River has overflowed, inundating parts of the city and leading to a spike in cholera cases, with over 45 infections confirmed, including among children.
In response to the crisis, citizens have taken to social media to appeal for help, using hashtags to draw attention to the plight of Al-Jazeera Aba. The National Umma Party has called for urgent intervention from both warring parties in Sudan to allow irrigation engineers access to the reservoir to manage the water levels and mitigate the flooding. The situation has been described as a 'catastrophe,' with many families displaced and in desperate need of shelter, food, and healthcare.
