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Floods and Devastation in Libya: Thousands Displaced, Buildings Destroyed, and Water Shortages

The International Organization for Migration said more than 38,640 people had been displaced due to the floods. In the city of Derna alone, where a dam collapsed and thousands of people died, more than 2,217 buildings were destroyed, according to the IOM.

In total, the floods damaged more than 5,000 homes in the country, destroyed water networks and led to serious shortages of drinking water in the affected areas.

Floods in Libya

Massive flooding occurred in Libya due to Storm Daniel. In addition, on September 12, it became known that a dam had broken near the eastern city of Derna.

On the first day of the disaster alone, more than 2 thousand dead and 5-6 thousand missing were reported. A day later, local authorities reported that more than 5,300 people had died. Health Minister Osman Abduljalil He called the situation in the region catastrophic.

Later it became known about more than 11 thousand dead and 10 thousand missing.

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2023-09-17 03:11:33
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