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Tripoli, Libya, September 15, 2023 — The recent devastation caused by Storm Daniel in Libya has once again shed light on the dire situation faced by conflict-affected and climate-vulnerable communities. Libya, a nation already grappling with…

The disaster is Africa’s deadliest storm on record; seven of Africa’s top 30 deadliest weather disasters since 1900 have occurred in the past two years. By Bob Henson and Jeff Masters Africa’s deadliest storm in recorded history struck…

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.…

Following the flood and flash flood events that hit north-eastern Libya, according to WHO sources as of 14 September, over 5,000 are presumed dead, with a total of 3,922 deaths having been registered in hospitals. Over…

Relief efforts are underway as human cost of extreme-weather tragedy unfolds The World Food Programme (WFP) has begun providing desperately needed food assistance to more than 5,000 families displaced by massive flooding in Libya. Entire neighbourhoods in the…

International development charity, Christian Aid, has launched an emergency appeal to help people impacted by the devastating flooding that struck Libya in recent days. It has been reported that more than 5,000 people have died and at…

Statement from WMO Secretary-General Prof. Petteri Taalas: "The tragedy in Libya highlights the devastating and cascading consequences of extreme weather on fragile states and shows the need for a multi-hazard early warnings which embrace all levels of…

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,…