29/07/2026
Water is a lifeline, but unmanaged, it can be a threat.
In Kassala, Sudan, 53 kilometers of abandoned canals are being transformed to save lives and secure futures and livelihood ๐ง๐พ
With funding from the Sudan is on the ground rehabilitating the Degain and Matataib canals by removing years of accumulated silt, clearing invasive vegetation, and repairing breached and eroded embankments. These essential works are restoring the canals to their original design capacity, ensuring water flows where it is needed most.
This 53km rehabilitation is more than just infrastructure maintenance, it is a critical intervention to support the people of Sudan:
๐ก๏ธ Saving Lives: Safely directing water flow to minimize the immediate risk of devastating floods.
๐พ Fueling Agriculture: Reliable water availability enables local farmers to properly irrigate their crops and farms. This ensures families can grow enough food to feed themselves, while producing a surplus to supply local markets and generate a sustainable income.
๐ Boosting Food Security: By empowering farmers to maximize their yields and bring more food to market, the project directly strengthens the broader food supply network in Kassala.
By restoring these canals, UNOPS is supporting the Kassala State Ministry of Production and Economic Resources (MoPER), ensuring sustainable water distribution for downstream users.
