Sudan is facing a deadly crisis as hunger, disease, and extreme weather push millions to the edge across the war-torn country, according to United Nations (UN). The UN warned about rising deaths in conflict areas, where people are starving and dying from heat while floods destroy what little shelter remains.
El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, has been under siege for 15 months. Food shortages and high prices have forced community kitchens to close. Several people have died from hunger and malnutrition. In nearby Tawila, aid groups are fighting a cholera outbreak by expanding treatment centers, but medical supplies are running low and clean water is hard to find.
The crisis goes beyond Darfur. In East Darfur’s Lagawa camp, more than 7,000 people face severe food shortages and repeated armed attacks that block aid deliveries. Doctors warn that vulnerable families can’t get food or healthcare because of the ongoing fighting. Meanwhile, extreme weather is making everything worse.
Heavy rains this week displaced 550 people in North Kordofan and destroyed over 170 homes. In Kassala, floods hit a camp housing more than 6,000 displaced people, leaving children exposed to cold, hunger, and dirty conditions. Port Sudan is battling deadly heat, with temperatures hitting 47°C, causing three deaths and 50 cases of sunstroke amid power cuts.
Hospitals are overwhelmed and health workers are calling for urgent help, including cooling equipment and medical supplies. As conflict blocks aid and weather gets worse, Sudan’s crisis continues to deepen, leaving millions without basic needs.
