Libya fears a spiraling death toll from powerful storm floodsEnlarge this image toggle caption AFP via Getty Images AFP via Getty ImagesOfficials in Libya say at least hundreds of people have died and thousands are feared missing in the eastern part of the country after a powerful storm swept across its mountainous terrains and coastline. The storm destroyed two dams and unleashed a torrent of fast-running muddy water that carried buildings, homes and entire families away. Tens of thousands of people are homeless and have been displaced by the storm in different parts of eastern Libya, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council's country director for Libya, Dax Roque. Enlarge this image toggle caption Jamal Alkomaty/AP Jamal Alkomaty/APDivided rule hampers responseThe country's infrastructure was not equipped to deal with such a massive catastrophe following years of conflict and instability. The United States says it stands ready to support Libya with humanitarian aid and is assessing how best to do so.

Source: Libya Today September 13, 2023 12:21 UTC