DERNA, Libya – Aid groups are warning of a growing risk of disease in the wake of deadly flooding that hit eastern Libya on Sept 10. Hopes are meanwhile dwindling of finding more survivors after torrential rain triggered by a hurricane-strength storm hit the area. The flood submerged the port city of Derna, washing thousands of people and homes out to sea. “This is a disaster of epic proportions,” said Mr Ahmed Zouiten, the WHO’s representative in Libya. Islamic Relief warned of a second humanitarian crisis after the flood, pointing to the growing risk of waterborne diseases and shortages of food, shelter and medicine.

Source: Libya Today September 16, 2023 16:35 UTC