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