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KHARTOUM, Aug. 26-- The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum on Monday announced allocation of over 2 million U.S. dollars for the emergencies in Sudan, while Kuwait and Qatar announced provision of humanitarian assistance for those affected by heavy rains and floods in the country. The flood response includes shelter, non-food items, drugs and medical supplies, water, sanitation and hygiene, and protection, in addition to support in the areas of logistics and transport, the U.S. embassy said in a statement. Meanwhile, Sudan's acting Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Mohamed Al-Sinari on Monday announced that Kuwait intends to steer an air bridge of humanitarian assistance for the flood-affected people in Sudan, official SUNA news agency reported. "The air bridge from Kuwait will begin with the arrival of a plane carrying more than 40 tons of food material and medicines on coming Friday," Al-Sinari was quoted in the report as saying after meeting with the Kuwaiti ambassador in Khartoum Bassam Al-Qabandi. He noted that Sudan's Humanitarian Aid Commission would receive the Kuwaiti assistance and distribute them according to priority. Similarly, the Qatari Red Crescent on Sunday launched an urgent humanitarian mission to assist the people affected by the seasonal rains and floods which swept housing areas in 17 Sudanese states, Sudan Tribune reported. The Qatari Red Crescent noted that it has actually began distribution of mosquito nets, blankets, water and cooking materials and others. | 
