UAE ramps up emergency relief efforts to flood-hit Sudan

DUBAI, 01 September 2022, (TON): The United Arab Emirates sent a second batch of 30 tons of emergency relief to flood-hit Sudan, the Emirates News Agency reported.

Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the supervision of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent, the aid was sent to support families affected in the floods.

At least 99 people were killed, and 93 others were injured when flash floods struck Sudan early August, according to the country’s National Council of Civil Defense.

A total of 23,724 homes were completely destroyed, leaving hundreds displaced.

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