By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan
The government of South Sudan has issued a flood alert following a significant increase in water levels along the Nile River and its tributaries, posing a potential threat to communities throughout the region.
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) reported on Monday that many monitoring stations along the Nile are currently categorised as either alert or high flood status.
At the Mangala Station, water levels reached 14.95 meters, categorising it within the High Flood Category. In Juba, the river level was recorded at 13.09 meters a slight decrease from previous measurements, yet still within the Alert Level range.
In Malakal on the White Nile, water levels reached 14.12 meters, resulting in flooding in certain areas of the river port. Meanwhile, the Sobat River at Anakdiar logged a height of 4.88 meters, and Bor Station recorded 14.07 meters with levels continuing to rise.
The ministry has cautioned that these elevated water levels could lead to mild to moderate flooding in areas downstream.
“The readings from most stations across the Nile indicate very high water levels. We urge communities in flood-prone regions to remain vigilant, heed early warning signals, and implement precautionary measures to safeguard lives and property,” a ministry spokesperson stated on Monday.
Authorities are advising residents to prepare for possible displacement and property damage as the flooding season progresses.
categories
recent posts
NIGERIA: FG Moves To Unlock 1,600MW Stranded Power With New Grid Company Plan
NIGERIA: Frank Mba, Seven DIGs Retire as PSC Promotes Replacements
NIGERIA: Google Expands AI Search Support To Yorùbá And Hausa
