Families in Port Sudan struggle to afford basic water as shortages force them to buy from expensive street vendors.
Families in Port Sudan face a difficult water crisis today. Many households cannot access clean water through pipes. Residents must find other ways to get this vital resource.
Amina Khalafallah lives in the Deim Mayo neighborhood. She cares for four children in her home. The local water network does not reach her house.
Consequently, she relies on street vendors for her daily water needs. These vendors charge money for every small amount they deliver. This forces her to spend a significant portion of her income.
She pays 10,000 Sudanese pounds each day for water. This cost equals about one dollar at the current market rate. These small payments add up to a large sum quickly.
In total, she spends 300,000 Sudanese pounds every month. That amount reaches roughly 30 dollars in total value. This cost matches her entire monthly salary exactly.
Meanwhile, the price for a single container is quite high. Vendors charge 1,000 pounds for just 18 litres of water. Families must pay this price just to survive daily.
As a result, many people struggle to pay for food and other needs. Water costs consume all of their available money. The situation remains very dire for these local residents.
Also, the lack of a piped network creates a constant burden. People wait for vendors to arrive in their streets. They have no other way to get water for cooking or cleaning.
Finally, the economic pressure on these families continues to grow. They face high prices for basic survival items every single day. This water shortage impacts the lives of many people in Port Sudan.