10,000 people reported missing after dams burst in Mediterranean storm, causing catastrophic floods

Around 10,000 people have been reportedly missing following severe flooding in Libya, as reported by the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC).

The flood, caused by the bursting of dams during a storm, has devastated a quarter of Derna, an eastern city. Local authorities have confirmed the recovery of over 1,000 bodies. It is believed that up to 2,000 people may have lost their lives in Derna alone.

Tamer Ramadan, who leads the IFRC in Libya, stated, “We can confirm, based on our reliable sources, that the number of missing persons currently stands at 10,000. The death toll is staggering and could rise into the thousands.”

Conditions in Libya are described as being as dire as those in Morocco, according to Mr. Ramadan.

We express our heartfelt condolences and support to the people of Libya