At least 10,000 people are missing in eastern Libya after a powerful storm caused 'unprecedented' flooding, destroying at least 20 per cent of the city of Derna. The death toll in Derna is now approximately 3,000, with the number expected to rise. Derna saw the most destruction when two dams - which had not been maintained for more than two decades - burst. The dams were unable to withstand the devastating floodwaters.
0:00: At least 3,000 people are believed to have drowned after Hurricane Daniel unleashed widespread flooding across the eastern Libyan city of Derna
0:55: Drone footage reveals the aftermath of the deadly flooding in Libya
1:14: Rescues crews continue digging through soaked rubble looking for bodies
2:17: Buildings were destroyed and entire communities wiped away after two dams burst in Derna
2:54: Vehicles were washed away as floodwaters spread down streets.
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11 сен 2023
