Hailstorms destroy over 3,000 farms in Kas locality, South Darfur

Kas: October 3, 2026: Radio Dabanga – Heavy rain accompanied by intense hailstorms caused widespread damage to farms in the Daws area, northwest of Kas locality in South Darfur state, leading to the destruction of over 3,000 farms. The Executive Director of Kas locality, Al-Hafiz Al-Saleh, told Radio Dabanga that the natural disaster caused significant damage to farms across an estimated area of 30 kilometers, noting that approximately 3,750 farms were completely wiped out due to the hail. He explained that the incident occurred around 3:00 PM, adding that the absence of people in the area at the time of the disaster helped avoid human casualties, with no loss of life reported. The Executive Director conveyed reports from local residents stating that such a natural disaster is occurring for the first time in the region's history, expressing concern over the impact on farmers who have lost their crops and sources of income. The Executive Director announced the formation of a committee from local institutions to assess the scale of the losses and identify the affected farmers, in preparation for submitting a report to relevant authorities regarding the extent of the damage and ways to compensate those affected. The official appealed to international organizations, the international community, and relevant authorities for urgent intervention to assist the affected farmers and provide them with the necessary support to mitigate the effects of the disaster and compensate them for their agricultural losses.