The number of people killed by the torrential rains that have swept through large parts of Sudan since the beginning of this month has risen to 79. More than 50,000 houses collapsed completely or partially in the country, according to the latest reports. The Darfur camps for the displaced have been hit hard as well, but are still waiting for assistance. South Darfur has been declared a disaster area. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar will send aid to Sudan.

Most of Sudan’s 18 states have been affected by the heavy rains. In El Gezira, floods broke roads and isolated entire villages in El Gezira. Many agricultural areas have been inundated as well.

At least 79 people have been killed. Abdeljalil Abdelrahim, spokesperson for the National Council for Civil Defence, said on Saturday. An estimated 50,000 houses collapsed completely or partially.

On the basis of info from humanitarian organisations on the ground and local authorities, the government’s Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) estimated that by August 14, about 136,000 Sudanese have been affected by heavy rains and floods since May. More than 8,900 houses were destroyed. Another 20,600 were damaged.