South Sudan flooding is caused by torrential rains and rising water levels around Lake Victoria, one of Africa’s Great Lakes, generated a wide swampy area of flooding in the country . In the Sudd region of South Sudan, the Nile passes through a vast network of smaller rivers, swamps, and floodplains. It is one of the world’s largest wetlands.
On 3rd October 2024, the Council of Ministers endorsed the declaration of a state of emergency in flood-affected states. (OCHA, 4 Oct 2024). The State of Emergency includes measures to protect food security, provide adequate shelter, and safeguard national production, particularly in agriculture and livestock.
ACT South Sudan Forum members intend to respond to this crisis.
