Egypt Expresses Solidarity with Sudan after Dam Collapse

Egypt has expressed its solidarity with Sudan after the sudden collapse of Bout Dam in Blue Nile state, destroying 600 houses.

In an official statement issued on Sunday, Egypt's Foreign Ministry affirmed its support for Sudan, within the framework of the fraternal bonds between the nations of the Nile Valley, the historical relations, and the unified fate and path between both countries.

It is worth mentioning that, over 600 houses in the neighborhoods of Bout town in Blue Nile State have been destroyed due to a sudden collapse of Bout dam which is used to store around 5 million cubic meters of water coming from the valleys of Al-Angsana Mountains, according to local media.

Residents successfully evacuated their homes.

Annually during June and July, Sudan witnesses waves of floods due to heavy rains.