Dozens Feared Dead In Libya Flooding
At least 20 people were reported dead Monday in eastern Libya after the Mediterranean Storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation. The dead included 12 people in the eastern town of Bayda, the town’s main medical center said. Another seven people were reported dead in the coastal town of Susa in northeastern Libya, according to the Ambulance and Emergency Authority. The man was stuck in his car and surrounded by floods in the eastern town of Marj, according to Walid al-Arfi, spokesperson for the government-run emergency response agency in eastern Libya. Over the weekend, Libyans shared footage on social media showing flooded housed and roads in many areas across eastern Libya.
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 11:05 UTC
Libya’s Finance Minister Al-Mabrouk to participate in Financing Investment and Trade in Africa 2023
Organisers, the Tunisian African Business Council (TABC), announced today that Libya’s Tripoli-based Finance Minister, Khaled Al-Mabrouk, has accepted an invitation to participate in its 6th Financing Investment and Trade in Africa 2023 (FITA 2023). The announcement followed on from a visit today by Issam Ben Youssef, TABAC Vice President, to Mabrouk in Tripoli to invite him to the event. The event will be held in Tunis from 20-21 September. Last week TABAC had announced that Director of Investment at Misrata Free Zone will be speaking at the event.
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 10:58 UTC
Libyan city of Derna declared a disaster zone after devastating flooding, dozens feared dead
Authorities in eastern Libya declared the city of Derna a disaster zone Monday after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation. Dozens of others were reported missing, and authorities fear they could have died in the floods that destroyed homes and other properties in several towns in eastern Libya, according to local media. Over the weekend, Libyans shared footage on social media showing flooded housed and roads in many areas across eastern Libya. Ossama Hamad, the prime minister of the east Libya government, has declared Derna a disaster zone after heavy rainfall and floods destroyed much of the city. Hamad’s government declared a state of emergency Saturday and suspended classes as a precaution ahead of the storm, which made landfall overnight.
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 10:41 UTC
Dua for Libya after storm Daniel
ALBAWABA Heavy storms and strong rainfall hit the Libyan shores as Storm Daniel hammers through the cities of Benghazi, Al-Marj, and Derna among other Libyan territories. Dua for Libya after storm DanielO Allah, the Most Merciful and CompassionateGrant strength to the people of Libya,As they face the challenges of rebuilding their homes and lives. Shower them with Your mercy and grace,Guide their hands as they restore what was lost.
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 10:39 UTC
Major Mediterranean storm kills at least 25 in eastern Libya
BENGHAZHI :A major Mediterranean storm swept through eastern Libya on Sunday and Monday, killing at least 25 people and damaging homes and roads, medical sources said. We are inside and trying to get out," Derna resident Ahmed Mohamed told Reuters by phone on Monday. Four major oil ports in Libya, Ras Lanuf, Zueitina, Brega and Es Sidra, were closed from Saturday evening for three days, two oil engineers told Reuters. The United Nations in Libya said it was following the storm closely and would "provide urgent relief assistance in support of response efforts at local and national levels". (Reporting by Ayman Werfali in Benghazi and Ahmed Elumami in Tripli, Writing by Tarek Amara in Tunis, Editing by Nick Macfie)
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 10:23 UTC
Devastating storm Daniel sweeps eastern Libya. At least 27 people reported dead
CAIRO (AP) — At least 27 people were reported dead Monday in eastern Libya after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation. The dead included 12 people in the eastern town of Bayda, the town’s main medical center said. Another seven people were reported dead in the coastal town of Susa in northeastern Libya, according to the Ambulance and Emergency Authority. The man was stuck in his car and surrounded by floods in the eastern town of Marj, according to Walid al-Arfi, spokesperson for the government-run emergency response agency in eastern Libya. Over the weekend, Libyans shared footage on social media showing flooded houses and roads in many areas across eastern Libya.
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 10:10 UTC
Libyan city of Derna is declared a disaster zone after devastating flooding. Dozens are feared dead
Libyan city of Derna is declared a disaster zone after devastating flooding. Dozens are feared deadAuthorities in eastern Libya have declared the city of Derna a disaster zone after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 10:08 UTC
Man on trial accused of corrupting minors online
A 32-year-old man has gone on trial, accused of corrupting three minors via webcam. Mr. Justice Aaron Bugeja will try the accused without a jury, upholding an application filed by the accused who wished to avail himself of this legal right. He is accused of corruption of minors aged under 15, namely a 12-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl. “The crime of corruption of minors doesn’t require contact, even the presence of the minor is sufficient,” said the lawyer. Lawyers Angele Vella and Danika Vella are prosecuting on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General.
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 09:09 UTC
Red dust covers Libya, is it linked with storm Daniel?
ALBAWABA - A red atmosphere has covered the sky of Libya as the Middle Eastern country is hit with a devastating storm Daniel. A video was shared online showing red dust covering one of the Libyan cities as people were seen outside with some linking the red-covered sky with storm Daniel. Many netizens commented praying to God to protect people in Libya as at least 150 were announced killed in the Derna District in northern Libya by storm Daniel. Storm Daniel is affecting multiple cities in Libya including Benghazi, Al-Marj, and Derna. Videos and photos were shared online showing streets and cars submerged with water due to floods caused by the storm Daniel.
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 08:57 UTC
Powerful storm rolls through eastern Libya, killing at least three
BENGHAZHI (Reuters) - A powerful Mediterranean storm swept through eastern Libya, damaging houses and roads and killing at least three people, government sources and witnesses said on Monday. Authorities declared a state of extreme emergency, closing schools and stores and imposing a curfew as the storm hit on Sunday and Monday. ?in Libya including Ras Lanuf, Zueitina, Brega and Es Sidra were closed from Saturday evening for three days, two oil engineers told Reuters. The United Nations in Libya said it was following the storm closely and would "provide urgent relief assistance in support of response efforts at local and national levels". (Reporting by Ayman Werfali in Benghazi and Ahmed Elumami in Tripli, Writing by Tarek Amara in Tunis, Editing by Nick Macfie)
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 08:54 UTC
Storm Daniel kills 150 people in Derna, Libya
ALBAWABA - Storm Daniel has killed at least 150 people in the Derna District northern Libya. The storm hammered through the cities of Benghazi, Al-Marj, and Derna among other Libyan territories, as residents of the affected areas suffer from water and electricity shortages.
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 07:48 UTC
Libya Shuts Oil Terminals As Storm Daniel Hits
Libya’s National Oil Corporation declared a state of emergency for its four oil ports amid a Mediterranean storm that swept through Greece last week and is now heading to northern Africa. The storm update comes as Libya’s oil production reached 1.207 million barrels daily, per the National Oil Corporation. NOC published the update on Facebook, also reporting that in August, total oil production stood at 36.5 million barrels. ADVERTISEMENTMeanwhile, Libya is planning to have its first oil and gas tender in 17 years to further boost its hydrocarbon production. The tender will be held in 2024 and should help Libya move closer to its target of 2 million bpd in daily oil output by 2026.
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 07:40 UTC
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Disaster zone in Libya's Derna as dozens feared dead from Storm Daniel flooding
The Libyan government has declared the city of Derna a disaster zone as dozens are feared dead following floods caused by Mediterranean Storm Daniel. Up to 50 people are feared dead in the city of Derna, Libyan media reports said. At least one person, a man, was confirmed dead due to the storm after he was stuck inside his car surrounded by heavy flooding. A number of homes were also destroyed in several areas of eastern Libya. On Saturday, authorities in eastern Libya declared a state of emergency, which included suspending classes in all public and private educational institutions, closing shops and enforcing curfews.
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 07:37 UTC
Storm Daniel knackers Libyan shores
ALBAWABA - Heavy storms and strong rainfall hit the Libyan shores as Storm Daniel hammers through the cities of Benghazi, Al-Marj, and Derna among other Libyan territories. As the Mediterranean Storm Daniel advances into the area, the Benghazi Municipal Council has imposed a two-day curfew beginning at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 9, and lasting until Monday, September 10. Authorities have also ordered the evacuation of many neighborhoods in the city, particularly those in low-lying areas bordering streams and valleys. We will dedicate our efforts to protect, relieve our people, and mitigate the damage caused by these torrents and rains". Storm Daniel is expected to also hit the Egyptian shores as the Egyptian Meteorological Authority stated: "The storm is now heading toward the Egyptian shores, and is expected to affect the cities of El Salloum, Siwa Oasis and Marsa Matruh early Monday morning then reach Alexandria by the end of the day".
Source:Libya Today
September 11, 2023 07:25 UTC
CBL approves financial allocations for Sabha Medical Centre
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) says its governor, Saddek Elkaber, has issued instructions to disburse the financial allocations for the Medical Centre in Sabha. The CBL indicated that the decision came on Sunday following a meeting between Elkaber and Mousa Al-Koni, vice President of the Presidential Council who hails from the southern region. Discussions focused on the disbursement of financial allocations to the Sabha Medical Centre and mechanisms for overcoming the fiscal woes that impede the hospital's work as a premier destination for medical treatment in the southern region. According to the Sabha Medical Centre on Facebook, the funds will be used to improve the infrastructure and to purchase the necessary medical equipment and supplies to ensure better health services to patients.
Source:Libya Observer
September 11, 2023 07:11 UTC