A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Libya as devastating floods, triggered by Storm Daniel, have left at least 30,000 people displaced, with officials warning of a rising death toll. In the country’s eastern region, authorities have reported the recovery of 5,300 bodies, and the number of fatalities is expected to increase significantly.

The town of Derna has been the hardest hit by the floods, which have caused widespread destruction. As a result, officials are urgently appealing for international assistance, emphasising that Libya lacks the necessary experience to manage a disaster of this magnitude.

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