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Rainy Season 2007 – Blue Nile State, Sudan
It is still difficult to provide detailed information since the affected areas continue to be inaccessible. However, the fact that it rained all night indicates that the situation has deteriorated.
Damazine locality
There have been also villages in Damazine affected. No humanitarian assistance requested.
Geissan locality
This is the worst affected area. On 2 July two villages (Durob and Essiel) were destroyed by rains and winds.
Figures according to Sudanese Red Crescent:
Durob:
75 houses destroyed 55 families affected
Essiel:
47 houses destroyed 30 families affected 2 classrooms destroyed 200 students without classrooms.
The villages are at the north western edge around 35 to 40 km direct line south of Damazine. DUROB is spelled by UNMAO as DURUB with coordinates 11 27 28 North, 034 23 48 East. ESSIEL is spelled by UNMAO as ISEL with coordinates 11 25 35 North, 034 24 54 East.
Relief efforts:
On 9 July a convoy with 3 UNMAS trucks delivered the following items:
Sorghum: 75 bags, 90 Kg each (donated by Zakah Chamber) Plastic sheeting: 85 pieces Mosquito nets: 170 pieces Blankets: 170 pieces. Sleeping mats: 170 pieces Soap: 225 pieces
Another small vehicle loaded with 20 blanket and 20 mosquito net donated from Civil Defence Forces was also received. The Executive Director from Geissan Locality mentioned that the Ministry Of Agriculture in Damazine donated 75 bags of sorghum flowers, 5 bags of unions , 10 jerry cans of cooking oil and 5 bags of okra, but their donated items have not been received. Representatives in Regaiba (Executive Director from Geisan Locality, a representative from the affected villages) received the items and ensured onward transportation and distribution to the affected villages asap as the area is a no-go area for the UN.
Kurmuk locality
No reports of rain damage received.
Roseires locality
The village Eltarfa has been affected by the rains. No humanitarian assistance requested.
Tadamon locality
In the village Bout more than 1000 houses have been destroyed after flooding from a reservoir. No assessment has been conducted. UNMIS helicopter can not land there since the area has not been surveyed for a while. The next survey is scheduled for 15 July. Trucks from Damazine would approximately need two days to reach the area.
Needs and pledges
NFI:
• UNJLC has kits for 100 families available in Damazine. It is likely that more will be needed soon. RCO to request from UNJLC to bring additional NFI from Khartoum. • GOAL has mosquito nets available. However, transport from Kurmuk to affected areas is difficult.
Food:
• No official request from the government yet. Geissan will be covered from Governmental resources. Request for WFP support is likely if situation deteriorates.
Health:
• WHO provided the Ministry of Health with emergency health kits. Will likely be included to convoy to Geissan.
Logistics:
• Transport by air or land is crucial. The government does not have enough resources. Support from particularly UNMIS requested.
