Read: 150 dead as 'catastrophic' storm floods hit east LibyaThe North African nation is currently run by two rival governments. And the second, which has the backing of Russia, operates from the oil-rich eastern region, where the floods occurred. Haftar is backed by neighbouring Egypt which has offered an ‘air bridge’ to support those hurt in the floods. Read: At least 2,300 dead in Libya floods, thousands missingRescue workers are still searching for survivors and bodies. The decade-long war has affected Libya’s infrastructure generally, but especially so in the east of the country.

Source: Daily Nation September 16, 2023 07:43 UTC