Catastrophic Libyan floods leave over 1,000 dead and thousands missing

The catastrophic floods that hit the eastern Libyan city of Derna have claimed more than 1,000 lives, leaving thousands missing and causing utter devastation. A shocking 25% of Derna has been decimated as torrential rains from Storm Daniel caused dams to burst. The death toll could skyrocket into the thousands, warns the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

Unimaginable Suffering: “Bodies Everywhere”

The floods left a scene of unimaginable horror with bodies strewn in the sea, valleys, and under collapsed buildings. According to a government official, the situation can only be described as “very disastrous.” Over 20,000 people are estimated to be displaced, and the total death toll across the country is expected to surpass 2,500.

IFRC Reports Reveal Grim Reality

Tamer Ramadan, the head of a delegation of the IFRC, addressed a press conference in Geneva via video link. He mentioned that nearly 10,000 people are believed to be missing. Libya’s Red Crescent spokesman confirmed a heartbreaking death toll of 2,084 individuals.

Dams Burst: Triggering the Apocalypse

Storm Daniel tore through the Mediterranean over the weekend, leading to this unthinkable catastrophe. Images and videos from flood-affected areas show torrents running through Derna’s city center, turning the once bustling place into a war zone of nature’s making.

Aid from International Community

While Libya grapples with a political divide, the dire situation has pushed the Tripoli-based western government and other countries, including the U.S. and Turkey, to send aid to Derna. Medical supplies from various municipalities and businessmen also reached the disaster-stricken area.