Tens of thousands dead and missing after Libya floods

Streets covered in mud and debris: the floods wrought massive destruction on Derna, which lies about 900 kilometres east of Libya's capital, Tripoli. On 10 September, two dams to burst after heavy rainfall, causing an avalanche of mud and debris to shoot into the city, covering streets and making buildings collapse
Streets covered in mud and debris: the floods wrought massive destruction on Derna, which lies about 900 kilometres east of Libya's capital, Tripoli. On 10 September, two dams to burst after heavy rainfall, causing an avalanche of mud and debris to shoot into the city, covering streets and making buildings collapse

More than 5,000 people have died, and over 7,000 people are More than 5,000 people have died, and over 7,000 people are still missing in the Libyan port city of Derna. Relief efforts are underway but face daunting challenges. More...