Between 26 and 29 August 2024, heavy rain and floods across Kutum town of Kutum locality, North Darfur reportedly displaced 94 households. The floods primarily affected Dababeen, Al Gareeba, Independence, Al Matar, As Salama, and Al Gasr neighbourhoods of Kutum town. Field teams estimated that 94 houses and 47 latrines were destroyed, while 565 houses and 51 latrines were partially damaged. Displaced households sought shelter with host communities within the same locality.
Note: The situation on the ground remains highly fluid. All figures should be understood as preliminary estimates only, pending further verification. DTM will continue to monitor the developments closely as network coverage permits and will provide regular updates on displacement and population mobility across Sudan. The latest DTM Sudan report is available here.