JUBA – Heavy floods have forced thousands of residents in Mayom County of Unity State to leave their homes amid harsh humanitarian conditions, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

In a statement released on Thursday, OCHA said escalating floods in Mayom County forced entire communities to relocate, leaving behind livestock. It said nine out of 13 counties in Unity State have been devastated by floods.

“In Mayendit, nine out of 13 counties are affected, while in Rotriak, Rubkona County, assessments reveal extensive damage to shelters, infrastructure, and critical services,” it said.