Hurricane Daniel, which caused the death of dozens of people, also caused great destruction in Libya. It was said that two dams in the city of Derna, where approximately 100 thousand people live, collapsed and flooded the region.
According to BBC Turkish news; It is stated that there are around a few hundred people whose bodies have been found so far. After the extreme flood disaster over the weekend, the country’s authorities declared an emergency. At least 7 army personnel were among the dead.
District officials ordered schools and workplaces to close. Storm Daniel was also effective in the cities of Benghazi, El Merj and Susa in the Eastern Mediterranean. Authorities declared this area a disaster area.
According to AA news, Abu Zeribe, the “Minister of Internal Affairs of the government” in eastern Libya, said, “More than 1,500 people died in the rains and 7 thousand people are missing.”
‘THE NUMBER OF DEAD EXCEEDED 2 THOUSAND’
According to the latest statement; Osama Hammad, the “Prime Minister of the government” in eastern Libya, said, “The number of deaths in the flood in Derne exceeds 2 thousand.” he said.
Libyan Prime Minister Dibeybe called for international assistance for the flood-damaged areas.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM TURKEY!
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a message of condolence for those who lost their lives in the hurricane that affected Libya. In the statement made by the ministry, it was noted that it is deeply saddened that many Libyans lost their lives due to Hurricane Daniel, which has affected Libya since yesterday and especially hit the eastern shores of the country.
The statement said, “Our condolences to the friendly and brotherly Libyan people and Libya, we wish God’s mercy on those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery to the injured. Turkey, as always, is ready to provide all kinds of support to brotherly Libya in the face of this natural disaster.” statements were included.
Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) reported that 150 search and rescue personnel, tents and supplies will be sent to flood-affected Libya.
In the statement made on AFAD’s social media account, it was stated that floods and floods occurred today as a result of the rains in the Libyan cities of Beyda, Şehhat, Derna, Benghazi, Al Marj and Sousse.
In the statement, it was reported that AFAD planned to send 150 surface and underwater search and rescue personnel, tents and in-tent materials, 2 rescue vehicles, 4 boats and generators, upon the international aid call made by the Libyan government, and said: “Friends and brothers affected by the flood “We convey our wishes for a speedy recovery to the Libyan people, may God have mercy on those who lost their lives, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.” statement was included.