UNMISS Force Commander assesses South Sudan's flood situation; South Korean troops construct dykes, FAO provides aid; 3 million people may be affected.

UNMISS Force Commander Mohan Subramanian recently evaluated flood readiness in South Sudan's Greater Pibor and Akobo regions, which are facing severe flooding. Many residents have been displaced, losing homes and livelihoods. South Korean troops are constructing dykes to safeguard key infrastructure, while the FAO is vaccinating livestock and distributing fishing nets. Climate forecasts suggest over three million people may be affected by floods from September to December.

September 05, 2024
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