Weeks of relentless rain have unleashed devastating floods across South Sudan, impacting nearly 600,000 people and deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis, the United Nations reported on Friday.
According to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), rising waters have inundated 25 counties across six states, with Jonglei and Unity bearing the brunt, accounting for over 87% of those affected.
Entire communities have been cut off as floodwaters damaged homes, farmland, and critical infrastructure.
At least 170,000 people have been displaced, many forced to flee to higher ground, leaving behind their livelihoods and possessions.
Humanitarian agencies warn that children face heightened protection risks as access to food, clean water, healthcare, and education becomes increasingly limited.
Officials describe the floods as a looming threat to survival, calling for urgent support to reach isolated communities and mitigate the impact of one of the worst flooding episodes in recent years.
