In Malakal, Upper Nile, as across South Sudan, the rainy season brings torrential downpours that disrupt the lives of communities, rendering roads and pathways inaccessible. To mitigate the effects of the upcoming wet season, 105 engineers from India serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were tasked with rehabilitating the main supply route linking Malakal town with the airport. The importance of this five-kilometer route cannot be overemphasized – it ensures food supplies can reach communities, people have access to healthcare when needed, humanitarian assistance for…