Narus River, Kapoeta
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The Narus River originates in the east of the Didinga Hills
in Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan
. It flows eastward and discharges into the swampy area northeast of Narus
. The river floods during the rainy season, but ceases to flow at other times.
Gold has reportedly been panned in the river bed, probably washed down from the Didinga Hills.
During the rainy season, the river virtually cuts the town of Narus in two as the riverbed fills and sometimes floods.
The small market area is also cut into two halfs, one on each side of the riverbed.
Didinga Hills
The Didinga Hills are an upland area in Eastern Equatoria state of South Sudan, lying mainly within Budi County. They are named for the Didinga people who live in the region....
in Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan
South Sudan
South Sudan , officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country located in the Sahel region of northeastern Africa. It is also part of the North Africa UN sub-region. Its current capital is Juba, which is also its largest city; the capital city is planned to be moved to the more...
. It flows eastward and discharges into the swampy area northeast of Narus
Narus, South Sudan
Narus is a community in the Eastern Equatoria state of South Sudan. It is the principal community of Kapoeta East County.-Location:Narus is north of the Kenyan border on the road from Kapoeta to Lokichoggio in Kenya....
. The river floods during the rainy season, but ceases to flow at other times.
Gold has reportedly been panned in the river bed, probably washed down from the Didinga Hills.
During the rainy season, the river virtually cuts the town of Narus in two as the riverbed fills and sometimes floods.
The small market area is also cut into two halfs, one on each side of the riverbed.