Libyan city buries 700 people killed in devastating floods;10,000 reported missing-Telangana Today
The website article reports a devastating flood in northeastern Libya resulting from heavy rains and dam failures, leading to over 5,000 presumed deaths and 10,000 missing individuals. Tamer Ramadan, from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, disclosed these alarming figures. The eastern city of Derna has suffered the most, with entire neighborhoods swept away, making it impossible to communicate with residents or initiate rescue operations.
The flooding has overwhelmed hospitals in Derna, forcing morgues to overflow, leaving dead bodies on sidewalks. The catastrophe has left family members desperately searching for their loved ones, with communications disrupted. The situation is exacerbated by Libya’s ongoing political conflict, making coordination and response efforts challenging.
The flood is attributed to a strong low-pressure system that turned into a medicane (tropical-like cyclone) after moving from Greece to the Mediterranean. Climate scientists point to rising ocean temperatures as a contributing factor, intensifying rainfall and the ferocity of storms.
The collapse of two dams worsened the situation, causing bridges and neighborhoods to be washed away. Phone lines are down in Derna, hampering rescue efforts.
This tragic event underscores the pressing need for climate resilience and effective disaster response in regions vulnerable to extreme weather, especially those affected by ongoing conflicts.
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