Thousands of people have been killed this year in bitter fighting between South Sudan’s army and rebel forces. Bentiu, capital of oil-rich Unity state, has changed hands several times but a ceasefire agreement is currently in place.
The UN plays a vital role in getting food to the 1.8 million people who have fled their homes since fighting broke out last December. It has established a relief camp, a shelter with about 45,000 people taking refuge in these camps.
As if man made problems were not enough for South Sudan, weather gods are also not being very kind to people in the region. With more than one country and agency willing to help Sudanese, weather gods are not relenting. For next one week frequent rain, showers with moderate to heavy spells are expected over South Sudan. This will seriously affect the relief operations due to wet and slushy conditions.
More than 6,000 families have been displaced as recent floods washed away more than 3000 homes in South Sudan. To add to the woes, moderate to heavy rain is expected in next five days that will worsen the situation for people trying hard for their survival in the flooded tents. Similarly, people seeking shelter in Juba are facing lots of problems due to weather.
Rain has submerged much of Juba and many of those who sought refuge inside its barbed-wire fences have been forced to sleep in muddy tents. Next five days are expected to bring heavy rain showers while the temperature would settle for less than 30°C.
