JUBA – South Sudan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has signed a $9.98 million partnership with UN Office for Project Service (UNOPS) to protect communities from flooding and improve access to clean water across South Sudan.
With support from the World Bank, this one-year project will repair dikes and drainage systems in flood-prone areas, rehabilitate handpumps and water yards to restore safe water supply and engage communities to build long-term resilience.
Hon. Achier Manyuat John, Undersecretary of MWRI, emphasized the Ministry’s full commitment to accountability and transparency in delivering these life-changing interventions.
This project will benefit communities in Upper Nile, Jonglei, Eastern Equatoria, and Lakes States — helping them stay safe from floods and access reliable water services.
South Sudan is among the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations and a global hotspot for flood risk, experiencing severe and worsening floods due to climate change.
These recurring, severe floods, such as the historic events in recent years, displace large populations, damage crops and livestock, and exacerbate food insecurity and conflict for a country with low capacity to cope with such disasters.
