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Is the Nile flooding?

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The Nile is currently flooding, submerging towns near Khartoum, Sudan, and prompting a red alert. The flooding is attributed to increased rainfall and the opening of gates at Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam.

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Sudan flooding: The Nile's rising water levels affecting towns

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  • Nile River flooding has submerged parts of Al Fakih Hashim and other areas near Khartoum. 4s
  • Residents say this is the first time the town has experienced such severe flooding. 13s
  • Sudan's government cites climate change and dam operations as causes of the flooding. 1m 16s
  • The flooding worsens recovery efforts following recent conflict in Khartoum. 1m 34s
  • Health challenges, including disease outbreaks, are complicating the response to the disaster. 1m 45s
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Sudan flooding: The Nile's rising water levels affecting towns
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Al Jazeera
2 hours ago
Sudan flooding: The Nile's rising water levels affecting towns

The Nile flooded earlier this week, affecting several states in Sudan, including the capital.

Sudan floods rise amid Ethiopia’s new dam
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Africanews
2 days ago
Sudan floods rise amid Ethiopia’s new dam

Several Sudanese states have already experienced flooding after rising water levels in the White and Blue Nile.

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