Devastating Floods in South Sudan Put Lives at Risk

Heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in South Sudan have put the lives of over 700,000 people in jeopardy, with the situation expected to worsen as the rainy season continues. The United Nations warns that the floods, which occur annually in September and December, are unprecedented in scale and severity.

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Jonglei State is among the hardest hit, with seasonal rains arriving earlier than usual and causing wetlands and tributaries of the White Nile to overflow. The capital, Bor, is surrounded by stagnant water, making it a hotspot for floods that affect everyone, particularly people living with disabilities who face immense struggles to survive.

International organization Light of the World is working to support people with disabilities in Jonglei State by training them on climate adaptation measures and providing movable devices to aid their mobility.

"The estimated 1.2 million people with disabilities are often invisible when crises like this hit," says Light of the World - South Sudan. "The impact is even worse this year, following over a year of conflict that has displaced millions into neighboring countries."

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The UN projects that 3.3 million people will be affected by the floods, which will drive parts of the country to the brink of famine. Urgent action is needed to support those affected and mitigate the effects of the disaster._Devastating Floods in South Sudan Put Lives at Risk, Disproportionately Affecting People with Disabilities.

Heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in South Sudan have put the lives of over 700,000 people in jeopardy, with the situation expected to worsen as the rainy season continues. The United Nations warns that the floods, which occur annually in September and December, are unprecedented in scale and severity.

Jonglei State is among the hardest hit, with seasonal rains arriving earlier than usual and causing wetlands and tributaries of the White Nile to overflow. The capital, Bor, is surrounded by stagnant water, making it a hotspot for floods that affect everyone, particularly people living with disabilities who face immense struggles to survive.

International organization Light of the World is working to support people with disabilities in Jonglei State by training them on climate adaptation measures and providing movable devices to aid their mobility.

"The estimated 1.2 million people with disabilities are often invisible when crises like this hit," says Light of the World - South Sudan. "The impact is even worse this year, following over a year of conflict that has displaced millions into neighboring countries."

The UN projects that 3.3 million people will be affected by the floods, which will drive parts of the country to the brink of famine. Urgent action is needed to support those affected and mitigate the effects of the disaster.