In eastern Sudan, at least 60 people were killed when the Arbaat Dam collapsed, washing away entire villages. At least 130 people in Sudan have been killed in recent days from torrential downpours and flooding. The Arbaat Dam supplied drinking water for the coastal city of Port Sudan, where Sudan’s military is based.

Abu Ali Ahmed: “The situation is catastrophic, to be honest. We have children, families, elderly and others that need continuous medication, and this is the fourth day. The issue is not just the food that we need to send. The water came in to them and destroyed all the villages, and we don’t know the circumstances they are going through now. We call on the state’s government and the Sovereignty Council to quickly intervene.”

Today marks 500 days since Sudan’s civil war broke out, triggering a devastating humanitarian crisis. More than 10 million have been displaced, tens of thousands killed and injured. There have been widespread reports of sexual violence, and famine and cholera have been reported in camps for displaced people. Recent international peace talks quickly petered out, as the Sudanese army and their rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitary refuse to negotiate.