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Libyan city of Derna buries 700 people killed in devastating floods

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 12 September 2023
The city of Derna in Libya has been devastated by flooding caused by the Mediterranean storm Daniel, with 700 people confirmed dead and an estimated 10,000 missing. Heavy rainfall and floods broke dams and washed away entire neighborhoods, causing widespread destruction.
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News video: Libya floods: Before and after satellite images

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Before and after satellite images show the damage caused by catastrophic flooding in the Libyan city of Derna.

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