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FLOODING THREAT LOOMS OVER FIVE STATES, STUDY REVEALS

May 3, 2026 1 min read
FLOODING THREAT LOOMS OVER FIVE STATES, STUDY REVEALS

<p >A new study has warned that nearly 2.5 million people in South Sudan are at high risk of severe flooding.<o:p></o:p></p><p >The warning comes during the closing a three-day programme organized by the Sudd Wetlands, recently in Juba. According to the report, the most affected states are Jonglei, Lakes, Unity, Upper Nile, and Warrap.<o:p></o:p></p><p >Speaking at the event, the Acting Undersecretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, David Batali, confirmed the findings.<o:p></o:p></p><p> </p><p >Professor Julia Duany noted that flooding has worsened infrastructure damage, health conditions, and food insecurity across the affected regions.<o:p></o:p></p>