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Dam Collapse in Sudan's Red Sea State Kills 60, Dozens Missing

Aug 26, 2024, 09:32 AM

Heavy rains and torrential floods in Sudan's Red Sea State have led to the collapse of the Arbaat Dam, located 40 km north of Port Sudan. This dam is the city's main source of drinking water. The disaster has resulted in at least 60 deaths, and dozens of people are reported missing. The collapse is part of a series of tragedies affecting Sudan, a nation already struggling with the impacts of a prolonged civil war that has pushed the country towards famine.