In a tragic turn of events, at least 27 people have been reported dead due to severe flooding in eastern Libya. Prime Minister Hamad, in a phone interview with al-Masar television station on Monday, expressed deep concern, highlighting that 2,000 individuals were feared dead in the eastern city of Derna, with thousands more reported missing. However, this count did not include the city of Derna, where the situation remained unclear as of Monday afternoon. The Red Crescent in Benghazi confirmed the grim reality, reporting that Storm Daniel has already claimed at least 150 lives in Derna city. Furthermore, two dams in the city of Derna have collapsed, as reported by the Derna municipal council.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 12, 2023 05:27 UTC