The Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) has declared Northern Bahr el-Ghazal State as a disaster area following the torrents and floods that swept many parts of the state including the capital, Aweil. This came during a visit by a delegation from the Goss headed by the Minister of Health, Luka Monoja, to asses the situation in the area.

Speaking to Radio Miraya, the State Minister of Social Development, Buthaina Michael Manyang, said that the floods have displaced more than 10,000 people and destroyed thousands of houses.