LIVE UPDATES | Libya Floods: Tragedy Unfolds In Derna, Thousands Missing, Over 5200 Lives Lost In Devastating Floods

Libya Floods Live: Devastating floods in Libya, primarily in Derna, have resulted in over 5,000 deaths and 10,000 missing persons, scroll down for all the latest updates.

Libya Floods 2023 Live Updates

Libya Floods Live: Heavy rains and flooding have caused widespread devastation in Libya, leaving thousands of people dead and missing. The worst-hit area is the eastern city of Derna, where two dams collapsed, unleashing a torrent of water that swept away homes and businesses. The death toll in Derna is estimated to be at least 5,000, and more than 10,000 people are missing. The floods have also affected other parts of eastern Libya, as well as the coastal city of Benghazi. The government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas, and rescue teams are working to evacuate survivors and search for the missing. 

The international community has pledged to help Libya with the relief effort. The United Nations has called for $100 million in aid, and several countries have already sent supplies and personnel. The floods are a reminder of the fragility of life in Libya, and the need for peace and stability in the country.

In addition to the loss of life, the floods have also caused widespread damage to infrastructure. Roads, bridges, and homes have been destroyed, and crops have been ruined. The economic impact of the floods is likely to be significant, and it will take years for Libya to recover.

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13 September 2023

18:02 PM

Libya Floods Live: More countries to provide relief funds

Relief efforts in Libya have accelerated, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates among the first to provide aid to the country's east.

17:02 PM

Libya Floods Latest Updates: Humanitarian Aid in planes

Qatar has dispatched two planes carrying 67 tonnes of humanitarian and relief material to eastern Libya as part of an emergency response to the flood-affected region.

16:08 PM

Libya Floods Live: Pope Francis prays for victims

Pope Francis used his weekly audience to pray for flood victims in the eastern city of Derna. At the Vatican, Pope Francis asked for prayers "for those who have lost their lives, their families, and those who have been displaced."

15:05 PM

Libya Floods Latest update: What happened during libya floods?

Thousands of people were dead and at least 10,000 were missing in Libya as a result of floods triggered by a massive Mediterranean storm that burst dams, swept away houses, and destroyed up to a fifth of the eastern coastal city of Derna.

15:05 PM

Libya Floods Live: Floodwater in hospitals and streets

The city's hospitals are no longer operational, and mortuaries are overcrowded. Deceased people had to be deposited on the pavements outside the mortuaries. Authorities believe that entire neighbourhoods in the city have been destroyed. Floods damaged or destroyed numerous city access roads.