JUBA – The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management said the government is preparing measures to mitigate flashfloods expected to impact millions of people in several states between September and October.
Albino Atak Akol was speaking to the media on Wednesday after briefing President Kiir on the overall humanitarian situation in the country.
Minister Albino reportedly warned of an impending humanitarian catastrophe due to the high influx of refugees and returnees fleeing conflict in Sudan.
He said the government is preparing mechanisms to mitigate the impacts of climate change, which are expected to affect millions of people across the country, particularly in Lakes State, Western Equatoria, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, Unity State, and other regions.
He noted that the peak of this crisis is expected between September and October, when severe flooding will displace many people from their homes.
Akol briefed Kiir on the Ministry’s preparedness and planned interventions, including the construction of additional dykes and water channels to reduce water flow in the affected areas.
In response, the President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the affected populations. He directed relevant institutions to develop critical policies to address these challenges and appealed to donors to assist the government with early response and mitigation efforts.