Khartoium / Atbara / El Gedaref / Sennar — The Sudanese National Civil Defence Council reported yesterday that 89 people and 5,379 head of livestock have died because of this year's heavy rainfall and ensuing floods. More than 3,000 acres of farmland have been destroyed.
According to the National Civil Defence Council, the torrential rains led to the collapse of about 19,000 homes, 140 government facilities, and 318 stores. At least 36,000 homes are damaged.
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