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2 unusual facts about 2007 Sudan floods


2007 Sudan floods

The Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator of the United Nations, Oluseyi Bajulaiye, then launched an appeal on 28 August to the international community, requesting US$ 20.2 million in funding for the ongoing response.

David Gressly, acting United Nations Resident Coordinator in the country, stated: "Although the floods came earlier than expected, the response has been swift and successful. We had contingency measures in place, and were able to prevent further distress to the population. But if current flooding patterns continue unabated, the situation will deteriorate considerably".



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