Devastating Floods in Libya's Derna Claim Over 11,000 Lives
On 10th September, 2023, torrential rains and severe flooding claimed 11,300 lives in the eastern Libyan city of Derna. It also left around 10,100 people missing.
Key Points
- Extreme Weather: Unprecedented rainfall occurred in Libya's eastern region, with cities like Al-Bayda and Derna experiencing record-breaking precipitation levels.
- Medicane: Storm Daniel, a tropical-like cyclone originating in Greece, transformed into a "medicane" over the unusually warm Mediterranean waters, leading to intensified rainfall and wind as it approached Libya.
- Vulnerable Geography: Derna, a coastal city with around 100,000 inhabitants, suffered the most devastation due to its geographical location.
- Situated at the end of a valley, Derna ....
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