How the Extreme Heatwave in South Sudan Will Impact Its Residents and Infrastructure

A severe heatwave hits South Sudan with temperatures exceeding 113F, leading authorities to close all schools and warn of serious health hazards. Residents struggle to cope with the extreme conditions and power cuts. The impact is especially hard on Muslim residents observing Ramadan, where they cannot drink water. The extreme heat is a result of El Niño and wider climate change, making South Sudan one of many African nations to face record-breaking temperatures. The World Meteorological Organisation forecasts potential relief in the form of storms in the southern region, while warning about the possibility of flooding due to wetter-than-normal conditions in the coming months.