KHARTOUM: Sudan lauded Kuwait's humanitarian efforts in supporting those affected in the recent flash floods that ravaged the country. Speaking at a press conference, Adam Ibrahim, Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid in Sudan, stressed the importance of Kuwait's endeavors for the cause, thanking the Kuwaiti government and people for their developmental and humanitarian support.

Fahad Al-Thufairi, Kuwait’s Ambassador in Khartoum.

"Kuwait's timely help with supplies, food and shelter helped to alleviate some of the destruction caused by the annual flash rains and floods," noted Fahad Al-Thufairi, Kuwait's Ambassador in Khartoum, adding that further efforts were being made to counter the consequences of the flood.

Anwar Al-Hassawi, Vice President, Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), said that a rapid response initiative has been launched to hand out foodstuff to about 1,000 Sudanese families. The aid is also expected to cover more hard-hit states in the upcoming days. Locally, individual organisations have helped around 1,100 families while more assistance is being prepared to support 2,200 families in the affected states.

Youssef bin Baghdad, Deputy Director-General of Direct Aid and Khaled Abdel Rahim, Sudan's charity chief said that convoys of food, shelter and medical aid have been sent to Sudan's Gezira and River Nile States. They added that preparations were underway to help face the health and environmental consequences faced by the country and to help with the reconstruction process.

Sudan's flash floods resulted in the death of 104 people this year, in addition to the destruction of more than 80,000 houses and the destruction of 123,000 agricultural fields. The country announced a state of emergency on August 21, due to the damage caused by the floods. - KUNA