Sudan has been struck by one of its deadliest natural disasters in recent years, as a massive landslide buried hundreds of people in the Darfur region. Authorities confirmed that more than 375 bodies have already been recovered and laid to rest, while many more remain trapped under the mud and rubble.
The deadly landslide struck the remote village of Tarasin in the Marrah Mountains after days of heavy rainfall. Local officials fear the death toll could rise to nearly 1,000, making it one of the most tragic events to hit Sudan in decades. Rescue operations continue despite severe shortages of equipment and resources.
Humanitarian organizations, including the United Nations, have launched urgent relief efforts. The UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that at least 150 people have been displaced from Tarasin and nearby villages. Aid teams are delivering food, medical kits, and shelter, with mobile clinics set up to treat survivors.
The Marrah Mountains, a volcanic range rising over 3,000 meters, are known for their cooler climate and heavy rainfall. While the area is considered a UNESCO world heritage site, it is also highly vulnerable to landslides. A smaller mudslide in 2018 killed at least 19 people in the same region.
Sudan is already suffering from a brutal civil war that erupted in 2023, leaving over 40,000 dead and millions displaced. The landslide has only deepened the humanitarian crisis, adding famine, cholera, and displacement to the country's growing challenges.
International aid groups are urging urgent global support, warning that survivors need food, shelter, and medical help immediately to prevent another wave of suffering.
Source: (https://www.arabnews.com/node/2614173/middle-east)