Informes

CONTEXT & RATIONALE On the 10th of September, storm Daniel caused largescale flooding in Libya’s northeast, leading to loss of lives and infrastructure damage in several coastal towns and along rivers, including Derna, Benghazi, Al-Jabal Al-Akhder, Al-Marj,…

Manchester, UK, 15/09/2023: Over 10,000 people are missing after Storm Daniel tore through Libya on September 10th, triggering deadly flooding. More than 11,000 people have been confirmed dead, with the number expected to rise. International charity,…

The flooding in Libya caused by Storm Daniel has triggered a significant loss of life, devastated infrastructure, and created a crisis for displaced people now dealing with the aftermath. The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development,…

The Libyan city of Derna faces a second humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of the floods, with growing risk of water-borne diseases and shortages of food, shelter and medicine now posing grave risks to survivors, Islamic…

IBC FLASH APPEAL RESPONDING LİBYA FLOOD Background On September 10th, Storm Daniel struck northeastern Libya, causing torrential rains and flash floods that affected numerous cities and towns. The human casualties are substantial and are expected to increase further.…

Beyond the immediate risks of death and injury, the severe floods in Libya put children at increased risk of waterborne diseases, displacement and loss of essential services NEW YORK/AMMAN/TRIPOLI, 14 September 2023 - Nearly 300,000 children…

FAST FACTS On September 10, Storm Daniel made landfall in cities along the northeastern coast of Libya. Catastrophic flooding—eight months’ worth of rain—ripped through the region, destroying two dams, which deluged the city of Derna and surrounding towns. At…

BACKGROUND Over 5,000 are presumed dead, with a total of 3,922 deaths having been registered in hospitals, according to WHO sources. Rescue teams continue their search for survivors. The restoration of some roads, which had previously been blocked,…

Highlights: After making landfall in Libya on Sunday, 10 September 2023, the Mediterranean Storm Daniel, with fierce winds and sudden heavy rain, caused flash flooding in several north-east areas of the country, including Al-Jabal Alakhdar, Derna, Al-Bayada,…

SITUATION OVERVIEW On Sunday, September 10, storm Daniel hit north-eastern Libya, bringing high winds and sudden, heavy rainfall. The storm affected major population centres including Benghazi, Tobruk, Toukra, Talmeitha, Almarj, Taknes (AI Jabal Al Akhdar), Al Owailia,…