The capital Khartoum was reported to be suffering its worst flooding in 25 years, after flash floods struck urban areas earlier in August.[1] While Khartoum is vulnerable to flash floods because of poor drainage and urban planning, the 2013 floods were particular severe.[4] More than 15,000 homes in Khartoum are reported destroyed, with thousands more damaged.[5] The most damage in Khartoum occurred in Shar El-neel, Ombadah, and Karari.[6] In Blue Nile, floods from heavy rains destroyed almost 12,000 houses in Damazine, El Roseires, Giessan, and Bau, with Damazine reporting the most damage.[5]