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Jacob Werchum Juok, GPAA Minister of Information and Communication, stated that the flooding has significantly impacted local traders and hindered access to essential goods.
“We had 47 shops submerged in recent days, and this morning alone we received reports of another 11 shops underwater,” Juok told reporters on Thursday.
“The situation is unpredictable because more rains are expected, which may worsen the flooding.”
According to Juok, the market—a key hub for food and essential supplies—is now accessible only by canoe, making it difficult for many families to purchase basic commodities.
“It is too difficult for residents to reach the market. The only way to cross is by using a local canoe,” he said.
Flooding has become a recurring crisis in Pibor and many parts of South Sudan, where seasonal rains often trigger devastating floods.
The communities in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area are facing challenges related to poverty, conflict, and food insecurity, making it one of the most affected regions in recent years.
Humanitarian agencies have consistently cautioned that prolonged flooding poses a risk to livelihoods, damages markets and agricultural land, and heightens the likelihood of hunger and disease outbreaks.
Last year, the United Nations estimated that more than 1 million people across South Sudan were affected by floods, including tens of thousands in Pibor.
Local authorities are now appealing for urgent support to mitigate the impact of the rising waters on traders and residents.
