# South Sudan flooding and displacement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-sudan-flooding-and-displacement
> Updated: 2026-08-14T04:29:37.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Severe flooding in South Sudan has displaced approximately 100,000 people, primarily in Jonglei, Upper Nile, and Unity states. Driven by heavy rains and the White Nile, the rising water levels have destroyed crops, pastures, and livestock, worsening food insecurity.

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) noted that the flooding exacerbates an existing humanitarian crisis involving conflict, hunger, and disease. Officials warned that if the flooding continues, the number of displaced persons could reach 400,000 by the end of 2025, potentially exceeding displacement levels seen during the 2024 floods.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: South Sudan floods displace 100,000 people

Flooding in South Sudan has displaced 100,000 people in Jonglei, Upper Nile, and Unity states, threatening to reach 400,000 as food insecurity and humanitarian needs intensify.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-sudan-floods-displace-100000-people

### 2026-07-16: South Sudan sees 10,000 displaced after UPDF attack in Kajo-Keji

Uphold humanitarian aid request after UPDF attack forces 10,000 South Sudanese to flee Kajo‑Keji, urging relief for food, water, shelter and medical help.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-sudan-sees-10000-displaced-after-updf-attack-in-kajo-keji

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Cite as: South Sudan flooding and displacement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-sudan-flooding-and-displacement