The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated $10 million to assist 700,000 people affected by severe flooding in South Sudan. The funds will provide critical support in health, shelter, non-food items, and water, sanitation, and hygiene to vulnerable communities in five highly impacted counties.
Humanitarian Coordinator, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, released an additional $5 million from the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund to strengthen response pipelines. The joint flood preparedness plan aims to aid 2.4 million people in 20 high-risk counties.
As of September 12, over 735,000 individuals in 38 counties in South Sudan have been affected by flooding. Homes, crops, and infrastructure have been destroyed, exacerbating existing challenges of conflict, displacement, and food insecurity.
The 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for South Sudan requires $1.8 billion to assist 6 million people in need, with the current funding at 43.3 percent. The swift release of funds is crucial to support immediate flood response and replenish depleted supplies, ensuring essential services are accessible to those affected.