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Scorching heat , prolonged blackouts intensify suffering in Sudan Khartoum
news.az . Aug01 15:15Z
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Prolonged power outages coupled with extreme heat are worsening living conditions in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, placing additional pressure on residents, healthcare services and businesses.
Frequent electricity cuts, which can last up to 48 hours in some parts of the city, have disrupted food storage, access to clean water and the operation of essential household appliances as Khartoum continues to recover from the impact of the war.
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Residents say soaring temperatures have made the situation increasingly unbearable, particularly for people with chronic illnesses who rely on refrigerated medicines or cooler indoor conditions.
Local businesses are also struggling with mounting losses as spoiled goods and the high cost of operating fuel-powered generators continue to erode profits. Many business owners say solar energy systems remain too expensive to install.
Healthcare providers report that lengthy blackouts have forced clinics to delay or suspend certain treatments because most medical equipment depends on a stable electricity supply.
Health experts have warned that the combination of extreme heat and prolonged outages increases the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, especially among children, older adults and people with underlying medical conditions.
According to energy experts, the crisis stems from reduced electricity generation, damaged power infrastructure and weakened transmission networks caused by the conflict.
Sudan's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum said maintenance work has restored more than 260 megawatts to the national grid, with total available generation capacity expected to exceed 600 megawatts once ongoing rehabilitation projects are completed.
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