As many as 3,000 people are estimated dead and many more are missing after Storm Daniel lashed eastern Libya.
The city of Derna has experienced the worst destruction after two dams burst. Al Jazeera’s Malik Traina has sent the following update from Tripoli, in western Libya:
“The numbers are increasing by the hour. As of now, we’re hearing of nearly 2,500 confirmed dead in the city of Derna.
“This is an unprecedented catastrophe following the aftermath of Storm Daniel.
“I spoke to a volunteer, a medical worker, who was on his way to Derna; he believed that within the next couple of hours authorities and convoys of aid workers and volunteeers will hopefully be able to get into the city and then we’ll be able to get a better understanding of the devastation.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced support and solidarity with Libya following the deadly flooding.
He said that Turkey has sent three flights to Benghazi this morning, carrying craft have 168 rescuers, two search and rescue vehicles, and two rescue boats.
He added that Turkey will also send 170 tents, 600 blankets, 400 food boxes, 20 generators, 1,000 raincoats, 500 boots and 500 flashlights as part of its aid package to Libya.
Credit: Aljazeera.com
