Sudan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation announced on Tuesday that river levels have reached flood stage in six states, with further rises expected this week despite declining inflows from the Blue Nile.
Many of the earthen barriers built by residents in flood-prone areas have collapsed, allowing waters to enter residential neighborhoods, according to posts shared by volunteers and activists on social media.
The ministry’s statement said water levels had reached flood stage in Blue Nile, Sennar, Gezira, Khartoum, River Nile, and White Nile states.
In Sennar, the Wad al-Ays station recorded 17.5 meters, just 15 cm below flood stage, while Wad Madani in Gezira hit 19.91 meters, entering flood level.
In Khartoum, the Nile measured 17.33 meters—well above the 16.5-meter flood threshold. At Shendi, levels rose to 17.96 meters, exceeding the 17.6-meter flood mark.
At Atbara, the river reached 15.66 meters, nearing the 15.78-meter flood point. The Merowe station recorded 18.1 meters, below its 19.22-meter flood threshold, while Dongola stood at 14.9 meters, approaching the 15.22-meter flood level.
The ministry forecast further rises in river levels across all Nile banks this week, citing reduced inflows from the Blue Nile at 633 million cubic meters, with output from Roseires Dam down to 540 million cubic meters.
By contrast, Sennar Dam’s release rose to 706 million cubic meters, Jebel Aulia exceeded 134 million cubic meters, and Merowe Dam surpassed 750 million cubic meters.
Authorities urged residents along the Nile to take protective measures to safeguard their lives and property.
