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How a Libyan city was washed away

Sky News Friday, 15 September 2023
Rescuers are calling for more body bags to be sent to a Libyan city hit by catastrophic flooding - as fears of waterborne diseases grow.
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News video: Massive destruction in Libyan city of Derna following deadly floods

Massive destruction in Libyan city of Derna following deadly floods 00:27

 The Mediterranean coastal city of Derna was hit by huge flash floods, likened to a tsunami by witnesses, after two upstream dams burst as torrential rains from Storm Daniel battered the region. The floods have left nearly 4,000 people dead, thousands more missing and at least 30,000 Libyans homeless.

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Almost 90 migrants, including women and children, rescued off Libyan coast

The Italian humanitarian group 'Emergency' said on Saturday it rescued 87 people, including women and children, in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Dozens of small boats from Tunisia and Libya were also rescued off the Italian island overnight.

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Stay updated with the latest developments as the residence of Libya's Prime Minister is targeted with rocket-propelled grenades. No casualties have been reported, but the attack has caused damage. Get the full story with exclusive details. #Libya #LibyaNews #LibyaPM #LibyanPM #RocketAttack #LibyanPMResidence #AbdulhamidAlDbeibah #Tripoli #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.155~GR.125~HT.96~

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Thousands still missing six months after Libya floods [Video]

Thousands still missing six months after Libya floods

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