Foreign news agencies reported from Benghazi, Libya on September 12 that the Libyan Red Cross Office reported There have been “more than 200” deaths and it is highly likely that The number of deaths will increase even more. Due to the influence of Storm Daniel This results in heavy rain and widespread flash floods. in the eastern region of Libya
The city of Derna in eastern Libya has been declared a disaster zone after Medicane Daniel caused catastrophic flash flooding across the area overnight. Many residential buildings have been destroyed along the riverbanks. I fear we might be facing a mass casualty event. pic.twitter.com/QoVp8vzjpp
— Nahel Belgherze (@WxNB_) September 11, 2023
While many agencies declared a state of emergency and speed up the evacuation of people Especially in Derna. which is one of the major cities in the region It has a population of around 100,000 people, as water overflowed from two large dams in the region. Then the shoulder goes into the community area and agricultural area.
Storm Daniel made landfall in Libya over the weekend. After causing damage to several European countries, especially Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 people in all three countries.
Incidentally, Libya is divided between two governments. namely the West and the East since 2014 after the uprising and chaos that followed the ouster of Col. Muammar Gaddafi, Libya’s supreme leader, in 2011. However, the United Nations (UN) has only recognized the government. Western Libya or national government Which is located in Tripoli.
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2023-09-12 00:06:00
