The Juba International Airport, which is the main terminal in South Sudan, has been flooded with water.
Torrential rains that have been pounding most parts of the country have resulted in huge ​waves of rain water sweeping across Juba and totally submerging the parking area and part of the runaway at the South Sudan’s main air terminal.
There have been significant disruptions and inconvenience among travellers and the terminal staff and making airport operations rather difficult to implement.
The flooding transformed the parking lot into a waterlogged expanse, with vehicles partially submerged and access severely hampered. Reports indicate that flight delays have been announced at the airport.
As it happens, many of the aircraft heading to Juba have been unable to land immediately due to unsafe conditions caused by the foggy-blinding downpour.
According to observers, the floods at the terminal highlights ongoing challenges with the airport’s drainage infrastructure, which has been lacking and usually struggled to cope with heavy rains.
Frustration is mounting among passengers and locals, who are now calling for urgent improvements to prevent recurring disruptions during the rainy season. The airport management is yet to give official statement over the situation.
The Juba International Airport, a vital hub for South Sudan, faces increasing pressure to address these infrastructure shortcomings.
Efforts are likely underway to clear the flooding and restore normal operations.
Airport management reportedly advised potential passengers to monitor flight updates and plan for potential delays.
The situation underscores the need for robust infrastructure to ensure reliable access to the airport during adverse weather.
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre have also just released the official seasonal climate outlook for the months of June, July, August and September 2025 rainfall season over the Greater Horn of Africa.
The forecast indicates a high likelihood of above-normal rainfall across much of the northern parts of the region with Sudan, South-Sudan and Ethiopia expected to experience massive precipitation during the three-month period.