The city of Misrata, in the west, was among those hit by heavy rainsAt least 150 people have died after a powerful storm caused severe flooding in eastern Libya, an official has said. Storm Daniel made landfall in the North African nation over the weekend, prompting authorities to declare a state of extreme emergency. Officials in eastern Libya have imposed a curfew, while schools and shops have been ordered to close. Storm Daniel has affected the eastern cities of Benghazi and Sousse, as well as Derna and Al-Marj. Last week, Storm Daniel struck Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, killing more than a dozen people.

Source: Libya Today September 11, 2023 12:29 UTC