News Center – The landslide in Darfur has highlighted the country’s weak infrastructure and lack of early-warning systems, raising concerns over Sudan’s preparedness for recurring natural disasters, often triggered by seasonal flooding.

 

The Jebel Marra area in western Darfur witnessed one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent history, as a massive landslide buried the village of Tersin, claiming the lives of more than a thousand residents. The catastrophe followed days of heavy rainfall, according to Sudanese sources on Monday, September 1.

 

Sources reported that the landslide struck after intense rainfall, completely destroying Tersin, near the town of Soni, which hosts internally displaced persons fleeing conflict between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces. The region already suffers from severe humanitarian conditions, including shortages of food and medicine.

 

The United Nations has called on humanitarian organizations and international partners to act urgently to recover bodies and provide aid to survivors, warning that worsening rainfall and difficult access to the affected area could exacerbate the crisis.

 

Rescue teams face significant challenges due to the rugged terrain and large rocks that have blocked access. Local residents have appealed to government authorities and international agencies for immediate assistance. Tersin, a key agricultural area for citrus production, also faces substantial economic losses as a result of the disaster.