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Catastrophic floods in Derna claim Over 11,000 lives, including 400 foreigners

Published September 14th, 2023 - 05:32 GMT
Libya's devastation
A man reacting while sitting next to a destroyed vehicle in the wake of floods after the Mediterranean storm "Daniel" hit Libya's eastern city of Derna. AFP
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Among the victims, over 400 foreigners, predominantly Sudanese and Egyptians, have been identified.

ALBAWABA- The Libyan Ministry of Interior has reported a devastating toll from the unprecedented floods caused by Storm Daniel, with more than 11,000 lives lost and around 20,000 individuals still missing. 

Among the victims, over 400 foreigners, predominantly Sudanese and Egyptians, have been identified. 

The catastrophe has left a trail of destruction beyond comprehension, with a quarter of Derna city swept into the sea, vanishing permanently. 

In an effort to address the dire situation, the Ministry of Interior has stated that electricity and internet services have been connected to some areas of Derna, with round-the-clock efforts underway to restore essential services.

 

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