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The destroyed Arbaat Dam, 40km north of Port Sudan, that collapsed following heavy rains and torrential floods on Aug. 25.-/AFP/Getty Images

At least 30 people were killed in a dam collapse in Sudan, the U.N. said on Monday, citing local officials, adding that the total number could be much higher.

Twenty villages were also destroyed following the dam’s collapse and the homes of 50,000 were destroyed or damaged.

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