"As of 17 October, flooding has affected 927,182 people in 26 counties across six states, with Jonglei and Unity accounting for over 91 per cent," according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs report.
The report said that nearly 301,000 people have been displaced in 16 counties, seeking higher ground after their homes were submerged. Floodwaters, which have persisted since July, continue to destroy homes, farmland, and infrastructure, disrupting health and education services.
"Of the people affected, 624,289 people are in Jonglei State, about 222,656 people are in Unity State, approximately 29,374 are in Upper Nile State, around 24,505 are in Central Equatoria State, 15,780 are in Western Equatoria, and 10,578 people are in Warrap State," the report said.
