10 Aug 2016

The CSA is delivering satellite imagery to support emergency response efforts - August 2016

Heavy rainfall has resulted in flash floods in 13 of 18 states across Sudan. According to officials, 76 people have been killed and approximately 80 000 people have been affected by this unfortunate event.
As part of its participation in the International Charter "Space and Major Disasters," the Canadian Space Agency is providing RADARSAT-2 satellite imagery to mitigate the effects of this natural disaster.