Informes

Devastating floods in Libya caused by Storm Daniel have taken the lives of thousands of people and provoked shocking levels of destruction. CARE Libya Program Manager Reema Lazar described the terrible impacts on the country: "Storm Daniel…

SG/SM/21933 12 SEPTEMBER 2023 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General is profoundly saddened by the severe impact of Storm Daniel and subsequent flooding that hit the eastern parts of…

Tripoli, Libya, September 13, 2023 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) urgently calls for international assistance to address the catastrophic humanitarian crisis unfolding in Libya as a result of flooding caused by Storm Daniel. More…

Highlights • On Sunday, 10 September 2023 storm Daniel made landfall in Libya causing severe weather conditions, including strong winds and sudden heavy rainfall affecting several northeastern areas of Libya (see map). According to IOM DTM, as…

DISASTER OVERVIEW On Sunday, September 10, 2023, the northeastern region of Libya was struck by storm Daniel, resulting in severe weather conditions characterized by powerful winds and sudden heavy rainfall. This inclement weather affected multiple areas, including Benghazi, Tobruk,…

Torrential rainfall and strong winds hit north-eastern Libya, particularly the Cyrenaica Region over the past few days, causing floods and flash floods that resulted in an increasing number of casualties and damage. According to UN OCHA, at…

Following yesterday's request for international assistance by the Permanent Mission of the State of Libya to the United Nations office in Geneva, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated to support Libya in the aftermath…

WFP delivers assistance to hundreds of families in Benghazi as it prepares to reach 5,000 people The World Food Programme has despatched its first batch of food assistance in Libya in the wake of the devastating floods…

Heavy storms and rains have caused deadly floodings in Libya over the past two days. Following the collapse of two major dams, an estimated 2,000 people have died and 10,000 are missing. The town of Derna,…

On Sunday, 10 September 2023 storm Daniel made landfall in Libya causing severe weather conditions, including strong winds and sudden heavy rainfall affecting several northeastern areas of Libya (see map). Death toll is now estimated to…