Sudanese authorities have forecast worse floods this year than in 2006, when the Nile reached a record high. Khartoum registered a level higher than two previous records - 1988 and 1946.
The areas likely to be affected include Kassala in east Sudan, North Kordofan and Jazeera State, south of the capital. State news agencies reported that officials were making arrangements to mitigate the likely effects of the rising waters.
