Sudan floods’ death toll reaches 205
The death toll from floods and rains in Sudan has gone up to 205, with deaths from cholera reaching 185.
Sudan’s Health Ministry says about 268 new cholera cases have been recorded, including six deaths in the states of Kassala, Nile River, and Qadarif.
This brings the total number of cholera cases in the seven affected states to more than 5,000.
On Aug. 12, the authorities declared cholera an epidemic in the country.
As well, more than 26,000 homes have been destroyed, while 33,000 have been partially damaged due to floods and rains since June.
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