UN: Nearly 380,000 Displaced by South Sudan Floods as Malaria Surges; 1.65 Million Children Face Malnutrition

Flooding in South Sudan has displaced over 379,000 individuals, Al Jazeera reported yesterday citing a recent United Nations report.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) noted that approximately 1.4 million people are affected across 43 counties, including the disputed Abyei region. The floods, described as the worst in decades, have severely impacted the country, which is highly vulnerable to climate change.

The report highlights a concerning rise in malaria cases in several states, including Jonglei, Unity, Upper Nile, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Central Equatoria, and Western Equatoria. This surge is overwhelming the local health system, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation.

Since gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan has faced chronic instability, violence, and economic challenges. The ongoing flooding, combined with the repercussions of conflict in neighboring Sudan, has led to over seven million people experiencing food insecurity, with 1.65 million children malnourished. The situation is further complicated by delays in political processes, as elections have been postponed to December 2026.