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S udan - 1. Climate overview |

27 Jun 2024

S udan This climate fact sheet summarizes the available information on the climate of Sudan and the impact of climate change on humanitarian activities in-country. [...] The climate in Sudan is determined by the combined effects of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) as well as its diverse biogeographic features, including the coastline of the Red Sea, inland catchment and plains of the Nile River, savanna woodlands in the south and extensive semi-desert and desert in the central and northern interior (AfDB, 2018). [...] Riverine As the frequency and intensity of flooding occurs along the River Nile (including the White and Blue Nile heavy rainfall events are projected to tributaries) and is caused by runoff into rivers from rainfall within increase, Sudan is likely to continue Sudan and neighbouring countries of Ethiopia and South Sudan. [...] 5 Climate fact sheet | 2024 Sudan Infrastructure and electricity Water and sanitation systems will need to account for potential seasonal ups and downs in water availability in riverbeds, because climate change is likely to alter the timing and distribution of rainfall. [...] Potential needs of migrants and displaced people Displaced people and refugees in Sudan are highly at risk when it comes to the effects of climate change due to a lack of adaptive capacity, assets and resources.

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