The United Arab Emirates has said that the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation began immediate relief operations in Sudan to help those affected by severe floods sweeping the country. A spokesperson at the Khalifa Foundation said that the organization is currently coordinating with the UAE Embassy in Khartoum to deliver the aid. The move comes under the directives of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with the support of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. At least 62 people have died as a result of flash flooding which devastated some 26,000 homes, with the worst affected areas being the White Nile State and the capital Khartoum.