An additional 10,000 people are reported missing, possibly either swept away by the sea or buried beneath the rubble that now surrounds the city. Families anxiously await news of their missing loved ones, adding to the sense of despair and uncertainty in the region. This catastrophic flooding is a stark reminder of Libya's vulnerability, a country already torn apart by years of civil conflict and political instability following the 2011 uprising against Muammar Gaddafi's rule. Malta has dispatched 73 armed forces and civil protection department personnel to assist Libya. The contingent, which includes 12 armed forces officials and 31 civil protection department members, will travel to Libya on the P61 vessel.

Source: Libya Today September 13, 2023 11:28 UTC