News
Latest News
news bulletin
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Other News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Beirut
21
o
Bekaa
15
o
Keserwan
20
o
Metn
20
o
Mount Lebanon
19
o
North
21
o
South
20
o
Live
Video
Audio
Schedule
shows
العربية
watching now
Ma Fiyyi
SUBSCRIBE
Home
Notification
Live
Video
Audio
shows
Beirut
21
o
Bekaa
15
o
Keserwan
20
o
Metn
20
o
Mount Lebanon
19
o
North
21
o
South
20
o
News
Programs
The News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Programs
Documentaries
Lebanon’s Centennial
News Bulletin
The Untold History
Talk Show
Series
Sports
Variety
Other
Comedy
Oldies
Breaking News
Latest News
Highlighted News
Most Read
Videos
العربية
Watch the latest programs and the latest developments on your favorite screen
Shows
Join millions of followers
Who We Are
Contact Us
Advertise With Us
Careers
Channel frequencies
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Libyan city of Derna counts victims after floods
Middle East News
2023-09-14 | 03:38
High views
Share
Share
2
min
Libyan city of Derna counts victims after floods
The Libyan city of Derna continues to assess its casualties on Thursday after catastrophic floods devastated entire neighborhoods, leaving thousands dead and missing.
The European Commission announced the dispatch of aid from Germany, Romania, and Finland to the city located on the eastern coast of Libya.
The European Union also provided an initial amount of 500,000 euros, while Britain announced an initial assistance of 1.16 million euros to address the most urgent needs of the Libyan population.
The storm "Daniel" struck the region on Sunday afternoon, bringing very heavy rains that led to the collapse of two dams near Derna. The floodwaters engulfed the city, sweeping away buildings and people.
The death toll continues to rise, with bodies covered with sheets lying in the streets, while other bodies are piled in small trucks to transport them to cemeteries.
Tariq al-Kharraz, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior in the government affiliated with the eastern authorities, told AFP on Wednesday that authorities in eastern Libya have so far counted 3,840 deaths, with 3,190 of them buried. He noted that among the victims, at least 400 are foreigners, mainly Sudanese and Egyptians.
Around 250 bodies were found on Wednesday, while more than 2,400 people are still missing, according to Kharraz.
Authorities fear that the final death toll could be much higher.
Tamer Ramadan, an official at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, stated that the number of missing persons has reached 10,000 so far, adding that "the death toll is massive and could reach thousands."
The International Organization for Migration stated that at least 30,000 out of 100,000 residents of the city have become displaced.
AFP
Middle East News
Libya
City
Derna
Count
Victims
Floods
Next
Iran prepares for Amini's death anniversary with apparent calm and hidden anticipation
Turkey sends new aid to Libya including two field hospitals and medical staff
Previous
Related Articles
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon News
2024-03-04
Seeking truth and accountability: Families of Beirut blast victims call for justice
Lebanon News
2024-03-04
Seeking truth and accountability: Families of Beirut blast victims call for justice
0
World News
03:44
UN: Floods in Afghanistan claimed lives of more than 200 people
World News
03:44
UN: Floods in Afghanistan claimed lives of more than 200 people
0
World News
01:44
Death toll from Brazil floods hits 126, rain returns
World News
01:44
Death toll from Brazil floods hits 126, rain returns
0
World News
2024-05-10
Death toll from floods in Brazil hits 113 as rain returns
World News
2024-05-10
Death toll from floods in Brazil hits 113 as rain returns
Recommended For You
d-none hideMe
0
Middle East News
10:53
UAE considers the UN vote on Palestinians a 'historic step'
Middle East News
10:53
UAE considers the UN vote on Palestinians a 'historic step'
0
Middle East News
09:44
Syrian President sets date for the legislative elections in mid-July
Middle East News
09:44
Syrian President sets date for the legislative elections in mid-July
0
Israel-Gaza War Updates
07:49
Hamas to share video on fate of hostage Nadav Popplewell
Israel-Gaza War Updates
07:49
Hamas to share video on fate of hostage Nadav Popplewell
0
Israel-Gaza War Updates
07:38
Hamas military wing releases video of Israeli hostage in Gaza
Israel-Gaza War Updates
07:38
Hamas military wing releases video of Israeli hostage in Gaza
Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
0
Israel-Gaza War Updates
03:04
Israel orders residents from more Rafah areas to evacuate
Israel-Gaza War Updates
03:04
Israel orders residents from more Rafah areas to evacuate
0
News Bulletin Reports
2024-05-02
European Union Aid to Lebanon: Conditional on Addressing Illegal Migration
News Bulletin Reports
2024-05-02
European Union Aid to Lebanon: Conditional on Addressing Illegal Migration
0
Lebanon News
2024-01-16
Class in session: Lebanon's private schools resume regular work amid agreement
Lebanon News
2024-01-16
Class in session: Lebanon's private schools resume regular work amid agreement
0
News Bulletin Reports
2024-04-22
Unprecedented situation: Lebanon moves closer to IMF deal with BDL modernization
News Bulletin Reports
2024-04-22
Unprecedented situation: Lebanon moves closer to IMF deal with BDL modernization
Videos
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon News
2024-04-30
University Students Organize Solidarity Protest for Palestine (VIDEO)
Lebanon News
2024-04-30
University Students Organize Solidarity Protest for Palestine (VIDEO)
0
Lebanon News
2023-12-11
Breaking: Israel launches raid north of Litani on Monday (Video)
Lebanon News
2023-12-11
Breaking: Israel launches raid north of Litani on Monday (Video)
0
Lebanon News
2023-11-02
Exclusive to LBCI: U.S. State Department's Wooster Stresses Lebanon Must Avoid War, Sees Renewed Push for Two-State Solution
Lebanon News
2023-11-02
Exclusive to LBCI: U.S. State Department's Wooster Stresses Lebanon Must Avoid War, Sees Renewed Push for Two-State Solution
0
Lebanon News
2023-10-18
Protests Erupt near US Embassy in Awkar Against Israeli Attacks on Al-Maamadani Hospital in Gaza
Lebanon News
2023-10-18
Protests Erupt near US Embassy in Awkar Against Israeli Attacks on Al-Maamadani Hospital in Gaza
0
Lebanon News
2023-10-05
ATFL's Ambassador Edward Gabriel on Navigating Through Economic, Political, and Refugee Crises
Lebanon News
2023-10-05
ATFL's Ambassador Edward Gabriel on Navigating Through Economic, Political, and Refugee Crises
0
Sports News
2023-08-31
Amir Saoud Powers Lebanon to Victory Over Cote d'Ivoire: A Deep Dive Into The Numbers
Sports News
2023-08-31
Amir Saoud Powers Lebanon to Victory Over Cote d'Ivoire: A Deep Dive Into The Numbers
0
Sports News
2023-08-29
France Edges Past Lebanon in a Nail-Biter at FIBA World Cup 2023: A Statistical Deep Dive
Sports News
2023-08-29
France Edges Past Lebanon in a Nail-Biter at FIBA World Cup 2023: A Statistical Deep Dive
0
Lebanon News
2019-02-28
Pierre el-Daher, the man who defeated the Lebanese Forces
Lebanon News
2019-02-28
Pierre el-Daher, the man who defeated the Lebanese Forces
Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
1
Israel-Gaza War Updates
09:51
Al-Qassam Brigades: Israeli hostage Nadav Popplewell dies due to injuries from Israeli airstrike
Israel-Gaza War Updates
09:51
Al-Qassam Brigades: Israeli hostage Nadav Popplewell dies due to injuries from Israeli airstrike
2
Israel-Gaza War Updates
07:49
Hamas to share video on fate of hostage Nadav Popplewell
Israel-Gaza War Updates
07:49
Hamas to share video on fate of hostage Nadav Popplewell
3
Lebanon News
02:52
Hezbollah deputy leader says South Lebanon's sacrifices halt Israel's plans, Gaza support sets new regional standard
Lebanon News
02:52
Hezbollah deputy leader says South Lebanon's sacrifices halt Israel's plans, Gaza support sets new regional standard
4
Israel-Gaza War Updates
07:38
Hamas military wing releases video of Israeli hostage in Gaza
Israel-Gaza War Updates
07:38
Hamas military wing releases video of Israeli hostage in Gaza
5
Lebanon News
02:07
Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills technician fixing phone tower, sources told Reuters
Lebanon News
02:07
Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills technician fixing phone tower, sources told Reuters
6
Israel-Gaza War Updates
03:04
Israel orders residents from more Rafah areas to evacuate
Israel-Gaza War Updates
03:04
Israel orders residents from more Rafah areas to evacuate
7
Israel-Gaza War Updates
05:43
Israeli army confirms about 300,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah
Israel-Gaza War Updates
05:43
Israeli army confirms about 300,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah
8
Lebanon News
05:54
Lebanon praises UNGA decision: A step in the right direction to reclaiming Palestinian rights
Lebanon News
05:54
Lebanon praises UNGA decision: A step in the right direction to reclaiming Palestinian rights
Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
We use
cookies
We use
cookies
to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More