2023-11-26 20:12:39
The coastal city of Port Sudan is no longer as glamorous as it was able to attract thousands after the outbreak of war in the capital, Khartoum, while the city is heading towards a health disaster due to the massive spread of flies and mosquitoes.
The city, located on the Red Sea coast in eastern Sudan, has become very repellent, and many residents, especially those who arrived there after the war, began to think about leaving it to escape the deteriorating environmental conditions and the emergence of some diseases such as dengue fever and cholera.
After it was nicknamed the “Flower of the Coast” due to its beauty and distinguished location overlooking the Red Sea coast, Port Sudan has become at the mercy of flies these days, after it was transformed into a stagnant pond thanks to stagnant rain water, according to what residents from there reported to the “Sky News Arabia” website. “.
Fears of epidemic outbreaks caused by flies
Fears of epidemic outbreaks caused by flies
Activists on social media platforms circulated shocking pictures of a bakery in the city of Port Sudan with swarms of flies covering flour dough during the baking process, which sparked discontent and sympathy among the Sudanese with the residents of Zahrat al-Sahel.
Terrifying scenes
Adel Muhammad Mufreh, a young man coming from Port Sudan, says, “The situation in the city far exceeds the extent of the deterioration circulated on social media. Flies and mosquitoes spread extensively during the day and night, and people may inhale flies due to their abundance.”
Speaking to Sky News Arabia, Adel added: “I saw terrifying scenes in the city’s markets. Flies are widespread in restaurants, cafeterias, and places that sell vegetables and fruits. There is also stagnant water and an accumulation of dirt and waste, which portends a health disaster.”
He continued: “I faced extreme difficulties in obtaining healthy food and drink. There is a high level of pollution, and I suffered from stomach disorders more than once. In the end, I packed my bag and arrived in the city of Wad Madani, the capital of Al-Jazira State, at the beginning of this week.”
After the outbreak of war in Khartoum in mid-April, Port Sudan turned into the administrative capital of Sudan, where the ministries and the central bank were transferred, and the army commander, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, currently resides there.
In addition to government officials, Port Sudan was a popular destination for thousands of citizens fleeing the flames of war in Khartoum, which created great overcrowding and a boom in various commercial activities.
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An unprecedented spread of flies in Port Sudan
An unprecedented spread of flies in Port Sudan
Hamad Adam, a citizen of Port Sudan, told Sky News Arabia that his city was suffering from an infestation of flies during the month of November every year, but this year the situation has become much worse, and we believe that this is due to population pressure and high levels of rain.
He added: “The asphalt roads have been destroyed due to torrents and rains, as waste and dirt accumulate in markets and residential neighborhoods, as well as polluted water, which has increased the spread of flies and mosquitoes.”
He points out that the health authorities completely closed the central market in Port Sudan on Saturday, and carried out an insecticide spraying campaign with aircraft. This contributed to reducing the spread of flies and mosquitoes, but the situation is still at a dangerous stage.
Disastrous situation
A medical source revealed to Sky News Arabia that cases of dengue fever and cholera have appeared in the city of Port Sudan, and that the situation threatens a health disaster if the current environmental deterioration continues, but the health authorities are keeping it quiet.
Ammar Muhammad, a citizen of Port Sudan, told Sky News Arabia: “The situation is unbearable here in Port Sudan. We fear the spread of diseases in light of the great environmental pollution in the city.”
He added: “Because of the flies and mosquitoes, we now spend most of our time inside mosquito nets. Even at night, flies spread heavily, and the situation worsens when the power goes out.”
He stressed the need for health authorities to carry out stronger interventions to combat insect vectors and improve environmental degradation, because what is happening now, according to his assessment, is ravaging the cultural landscape of Port Sudan, and before that threatens people’s lives.
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