In the aftermath of the catastrophic flooding that engulfed Libya’s eastern coastal city of Dema, the United Nations released a harrowing report, revealing the death toll has surged to a staggering 11,300, leaving the world in somber shock.
The catastrophe has not been contained to Dema alone; an additional 170 individuals lost their lives due to the flooding outside the city.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) disclosed that the scale of destruction is immense, and the toll continues to mount. Within Dema, a haunting figure looms-10,100 people are still missing, their fate uncertain. Search-and-rescue operations persist relentlessly, driven by the hope of finding survivors amidst the devastating aftermath.
The world watches with bated breath as the search efforts unfold, hoping for miracles and a glimmer of hope amidst this profound tragedy. The international community unites in grief, pledging support and assistance to help Libya overcome this unparalleled calamity.
