Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Floods and Protests in Libya: Impact and Causes

Floods in Libya

Protesters voiced anger at authorities for dam neglect and lack of flood warnings. Telecom company suggested possible sabotage in the outage and promised repairs. Official death toll from the flood is approximately 3,300, with many still missing. Telephone and internet connections to the flood-hit city of Derna in Libya were cut off on Tuesday, following … Read more

Libya’s Derna in shambles after flash flood

Libya's Derna in shambles after flash flood

A flash flood has devastated the city of Derna, Libya. Hundreds were killed while thousands were missing. The flood was caused by a surge of water from two upstream dams. Emergency personnel in Derna, Libya, are working against the clock to find the thousands of people still unaccounted for following a flash flood that has … Read more

Derna devastated by floods, death toll over 1,000

Derna devastated by floods, death toll over 1,000

Over 1,000 people died in Derna, Libya, after floods. 10,000 people missing. Entire neighborhoods were destroyed. There are deceased individuals scattered throughout the area, according to the official from the eastern-based government. Derna, with a population of around 100,000, is heavily inundated due to the collapse of two dams and four bridges. The Red Cross … Read more

Bodies Found Floating in Water in Derna

Bodies Found Floating in Water in Derna

Communication channels in Derna have been cut off, making it difficult to get reliable information. Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in Derna, destroying buildings and killing at least 2,000 people. Residents have seen dead bodies floating in the water. Obtaining reliable information from Derna has become exceptionally challenging due to the breakdown of communication … Read more