The dead included 12 people in the eastern town of Bayda in Libya, the town's main medical centre saidRepresentative image/AFPListen to this article Devastating storm Daniel sweeps eastern Libya; 27 people reported dead x 00:00Key Highlights Share:Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods Authorities declared at least one city a disaster zone The dead included 12 people in the eastern town of BaydaAt least 27 people were reported dead Monday in eastern Libya after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation. The dead included 12 people in the eastern town of Bayda, the town's main medical centre said. Another seven people were reported dead in the coastal town of Susa in northeastern Libya, according to the Ambulance and Emergency Authority. Over the weekend, Libyans shared footage on social media showing flooded houses and roads in many areas across eastern Libya. Controlling eastern and western Libya, Cmdr Khalifa Hifter deployed troops to help residents in Benghazi and other eastern towns.

A major Mediterranean storm has swept through eastern Libya, killing at least 25 people and damaging homes and roads, medical sources said. Seven members of the Libyan National Army were missing, LNA spokesman Ahmad Mesmari said. We are inside and trying to get out," Derna resident Ahmed Mohamed told Reuters by phone on Monday. Four major oil ports in Libya, Ras Lanuf, Zueitina, Brega and Es Sidra, were closed from Saturday evening for three days, two oil engineers told Reuters. The United Nations in Libya said it was following the storm closely and would "provide urgent relief assistance in support of response efforts at local and national levels".

The head of Libya’s Tripoli-based unity government, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, on Monday, declared areas exposed to floods as “disaster zones”, Anadolu Agency reports. Meanwhile, Osama Hamad, head of the East Libya-based government, declared the city of Derna a “disaster zone” following floods caused by Mediterranean Storm Daniel. Storm Daniel swept several areas in eastern Libya on Sunday, most notably the cities of Benghazi, Bayda, and Al Marj, as well as Soussa and Derna, according to an Anadolu reporter. Two people have been killed in floods that swept several areas in eastern Libya on Monday, according to local authorities. Libyan authorities have declared a state of emergency, which included suspending classes in all public and private educational institutions and closing shops.

The city of Misrata, in the west, was among those hit by heavy rainsAt least 150 people have died after a powerful storm caused severe flooding in eastern Libya, an official has said. Storm Daniel made landfall in the North African nation over the weekend, prompting authorities to declare a state of extreme emergency. Officials in eastern Libya have imposed a curfew, while schools and shops have been ordered to close. Storm Daniel has affected the eastern cities of Benghazi and Sousse, as well as Derna and Al-Marj. Last week, Storm Daniel struck Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, killing more than a dozen people.

BENGHAZHI: A major Mediterranean storm swept through eastern Libya on Sunday and Monday, killing at least 25 people and damaging homes and roads, medical sources said.Seven members of the Libyan National Army were missing, LNA spokesman Ahmad Mesmari said.Footage on social media showed people stranded on the roofs of their vehicles while trying get help in heavy floods as Storm Daniel hit the cities of Benghazi, Sousse, Al Bayda, Al-Marj and Derna. "We were asleep, and when we woke up, we found water besieging the house. We are inside and trying to get out," Derna resident Ahmed Mohamed told by phone on Monday.Search and rescue operations were ongoing, witnesses said. Authorities declared a state of extreme emergency, closing schools and stores and imposing a curfew.Four major oil ports in Libya, Ras Lanuf , Zueitina, Brega and Es Sidra , were closed from Saturday evening for three days, two oil engineers told.The prime minister of the interim government in Tripoli, Abdulhamid Dbeiba, said on Sunday he had directed all state agencies to "immediately deal" with the damage and floods in eastern cities.The United Nations in Libya said it was following the storm closely and would "provide urgent relief assistance in support of response efforts at local and national levels".

A meeting was held in Tripoli on Sunday between the Director General of the Libyan Export Promotion Centre (LEPC), Mohamed Al-Deeb, and the Chairman of the National Industry Promotion Authority, Muftah Al-Senussi Ageela, to discuss topics related to local industry. The meeting focused on the quality of Libyan products and increasing competitiveness to open greater export horizons in international and regional markets. This is to meet local demand for several materials, goods, and products, arriving at the stage of exporting the surplus abroad, especially to countries that have a commercial relationship with Libya. Workshop next yearAl-Belaili confirmed that the LEPC has agreed with the Industrial Promotion Authority to hold a workshop next year on packaging and storing local agricultural products in a good, elegant and modern form that would attract the attention of international customers. International companies to be invitedHe revealed that international companies specialized in these fields will be invited to the workshop as part of the LEPC’s plan to advance national industry and help local products penetrate global markets in accordance with internationally approved standards.

CAIRO - 11 September 2023: A Libyan military source confirmed to "Youm 7" on Monday that five soldiers of the Libyan National Army have been killed and contact has been lost with seven others, due to the intense Hurricane Daniel sweeping through the nation in recent hours. The source also indicated that the death toll might rise, especially in the eastern region, in the aftermath of the storm. The city of Derna was described as facing a disastrous situation, being significantly hit by the intense hurricane. Acting proactively, the Security Directorate of Derna has initiated the evacuation of residents from areas facing the sea, aiming to ensure their safety. Hurricane Daniel has emerged as a rare and devastating force affecting parts of Libya, a country already grappling with political and socio-economic challenges.

At least 20 people were confirmed dead so far, while the fate of dozens others remain unknown as they went missing, after Mediterranean Storm Daniel unleashed extreme floods across the eastern coastal line of Libya yesterday. 13 people died in Al-Bayda, Libya’s 4th largest city which is located in the north east of the country. Images posted by locals on social media showed flooded streets in the eastern cities of Al-Bayda, Derna, Al-Marj and Sussah. Images taken today showing the aftermath of heavy flooding that hit Libyan city of Al-Bayda yesterday on the backdrop of Storm Daniel. The #Libya Update pic.twitter.com/RolpQEYY55 — The Libya Update (@TheLibyaUpdate) September 11, 2023The Government of National Unity, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, designated flooded cities in eastern Libya as disaster areas.

At least 20 people were reported dead Monday in eastern Libya after the Mediterranean Storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation. The dead included 12 people in the eastern town of Bayda, the town’s main medical center said. Another seven people were reported dead in the coastal town of Susa in northeastern Libya, according to the Ambulance and Emergency Authority. The man was stuck in his car and surrounded by floods in the eastern town of Marj, according to Walid al-Arfi, spokesperson for the government-run emergency response agency in eastern Libya. Over the weekend, Libyans shared footage on social media showing flooded housed and roads in many areas across eastern Libya.

Organisers, the Tunisian African Business Council (TABC), announced today that Libya’s Tripoli-based Finance Minister, Khaled Al-Mabrouk, has accepted an invitation to participate in its 6th Financing Investment and Trade in Africa 2023 (FITA 2023). The announcement followed on from a visit today by Issam Ben Youssef, TABAC Vice President, to Mabrouk in Tripoli to invite him to the event. The event will be held in Tunis from 20-21 September. Last week TABAC had announced that Director of Investment at Misrata Free Zone will be speaking at the event.

Authorities in eastern Libya declared the city of Derna a disaster zone Monday after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation. Dozens of others were reported missing, and authorities fear they could have died in the floods that destroyed homes and other properties in several towns in eastern Libya, according to local media. Over the weekend, Libyans shared footage on social media showing flooded housed and roads in many areas across eastern Libya. Ossama Hamad, the prime minister of the east Libya government, has declared Derna a disaster zone after heavy rainfall and floods destroyed much of the city. Hamad’s government declared a state of emergency Saturday and suspended classes as a precaution ahead of the storm, which made landfall overnight.

ALBAWABA Heavy storms and strong rainfall hit the Libyan shores as Storm Daniel hammers through the cities of Benghazi, Al-Marj, and Derna among other Libyan territories. Dua for Libya after storm DanielO Allah, the Most Merciful and CompassionateGrant strength to the people of Libya,As they face the challenges of rebuilding their homes and lives. Shower them with Your mercy and grace,Guide their hands as they restore what was lost.

BENGHAZHI :A major Mediterranean storm swept through eastern Libya on Sunday and Monday, killing at least 25 people and damaging homes and roads, medical sources said. We are inside and trying to get out," Derna resident Ahmed Mohamed told Reuters by phone on Monday. Four major oil ports in Libya, Ras Lanuf, Zueitina, Brega and Es Sidra, were closed from Saturday evening for three days, two oil engineers told Reuters. The United Nations in Libya said it was following the storm closely and would "provide urgent relief assistance in support of response efforts at local and national levels". (Reporting by Ayman Werfali in Benghazi and Ahmed Elumami in Tripli, Writing by Tarek Amara in Tunis, Editing by Nick Macfie)

CAIRO (AP) — At least 27 people were reported dead Monday in eastern Libya after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation. The dead included 12 people in the eastern town of Bayda, the town’s main medical center said. Another seven people were reported dead in the coastal town of Susa in northeastern Libya, according to the Ambulance and Emergency Authority. The man was stuck in his car and surrounded by floods in the eastern town of Marj, according to Walid al-Arfi, spokesperson for the government-run emergency response agency in eastern Libya. Over the weekend, Libyans shared footage on social media showing flooded houses and roads in many areas across eastern Libya.

Libyan city of Derna is declared a disaster zone after devastating flooding. Dozens are feared deadAuthorities in eastern Libya have declared the city of Derna a disaster zone after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation