# Sudan electricity infrastructure crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sudan-electricity-infrastructure-crisis > Updated: 2026-09-06T04:00:38.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Sudan is facing a severe electricity crisis driven by the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces. Initial reports from Khartoum highlighted how erratic power supply and prolonged outages were undermining food security, as merchants struggled with food spoilage and the high cost of running generators. The outages also disabled water pumps, forcing residents to rely on mobile vendors for drinking water. As the situation progressed, the scale of the infrastructure damage became clearer, with the United Nations Development Program estimating the damage to the national power grid at approximately $3 billion. The lack of reliable electricity has created significant humanitarian challenges, including difficulties in education and life-threatening risks for patients requiring refrigerated medication. While some residents have attempted to adopt solar power to cope with extreme temperatures, the high cost of such technology remains a barrier for low-income families. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Sudan electricity grid damage estimated at $3 billion amid war Sudan’s war-torn electricity grid has suffered $3 billion in damage, driving residents toward expensive solar energy solutions they often cannot afford. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-electricity-grid-damage-estimated-at-3-billion-amid-war ### 2026-08-19: Khartoum electricity shortages threaten food security Erratic power outages in Khartoum are threatening food security, disrupting local businesses, and hindering access to clean water as residents struggle with food spoilage and high generator costs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/khartoum-electricity-shortages-threaten-food-security --- Cite as: Sudan electricity infrastructure crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sudan-electricity-infrastructure-crisis