Reports

**Tripoli, Libya, September 18, 2023 — ** The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is issuing a critical warning about a rapidly escalating public health crisis in flood-affected parts of Libya, with particular concern for the residents of…

TRIPOLI – 18 September – Teams from 9 UN agencies have been on the ground delivering aid and support to those affected by Storm Daniel and the flash flooding for the last few days. In the past…

SITUATION OVERVIEW Heavy rains, caused by Storm Daniel, swept through Libya's northeastern region on Sunday, 10 September, causing flash floods, the collapse of two dams near Derna and overflowing rivers in five provinces (Benghazi, Al Marj, Al…

OVERVIEW On 10 September 2023, Storm Daniel made landfall in Libya, causing heavy rainfall, flash floods, and strong winds. It affected coastal towns and cities in the northeast of the country. As at 14 September, more than…

DERNA, 16 September – Special Representative of the Secretary General, Abdoulaye Bathily, visited Derna today to see the devastated city firsthand. He met with first responders and survivors who showed him the demolished neighborhoods, schools, markets and…

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…

SITUATION UPDATE On 9-11 September, Storm Daniel – a tropical-like cyclone known as a medicane – hit eastern Libya. Severe weather conditions including strong winds, sudden heavy rainfall and widespread floods have affected several areas along the…

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,…