‘Catastrophic’ health situation in Libya in wake of deadly storm, floods: Official
TRIPOLI, Libya (AA) – The health situation in Libya is catastrophic following a Mediterranean rainstorm and devastating floods, with dead bodies still lying out in the open in many areas, a Libyan health official has said.
“The health situation in areas hit by floods is catastrophic, especially in the city of Derna,” the official requesting anonymity shared.
“The only operational hospital in Derna is now out of service. Corpses were transferred to field hospitals where they are still lying,” the health official said.
More than 3,000 people have been reported dead and thousands remain unaccounted for after floods caused by Storm Daniel struck eastern Libya, according to officials,
The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent has given a far higher estimate of 10,000 missing.
Initial reports indicate that dozens of villages and towns were severely affected by the storm.
Local authorities in Derna said two dams collapsed in the city, adding to the devastating floods.
Libya’s Presidential Council has appealed to friendly countries and international aid groups to provide aid to the flood-stricken areas in the eastern region.
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