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Death toll from devastating floods in Libyan city passes 5,100

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 13 September 2023
At least 5,100 people have been killed in the eastern Libyan city of Derna due to massive flooding caused by Mediterranean storm Daniel. The flooding, which was the result of two dams collapsing, has left thousands missing and tens of thousands homeless. Aid workers have struggled to reach the city due to washed-out roads, making it challenging to provide assistance to those affected.
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News video: Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya's coastal city of Derna, aid group says

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The death toll in Libya's coastal city of Derna has soared to 11,300 as search efforts continue following a massive flood fed by the breaching of two dams in heavy rains, the Libyan Red Crescent said Thursday.

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