Dam Collapse in Eastern Sudan Leaves Many Dead

A dam collapse in eastern Sudan has resulted in the destruction of at least 20 villages and has reportedly left at least 60 people dead, with many more missing, as torrential rains overwhelmed the Arbaat Dam. The region, already suffering from a prolonged civil war, is unrecognizable according to local officials, with critical infrastructure like electricity and water pipes destroyed. Port Sudan, which is just 40 km from the dam, is facing a humanitarian crisis as it serves as a hub for government and aid operations, housing hundreds of thousands of displaced individuals. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, but the death toll is expected to rise as responders reach more affected areas. The health ministry has confirmed multiple fatalities but has not provided a comprehensive figure on the missing persons. Comparisons have been drawn to the catastrophic floods that impacted the Libyan city of Derna last year.