Over 3,000 people killed by extreme flooding in Libya

  • The flooding caused by Storm Daniel has resulted in over 3,000 deaths and an estimated 10,000 missing persons.
  • The collapse of two dams has exacerbated the crisis, causing catastrophic damage to entire neighbourhoods.
  • The challenges are substantial, with communication lines down and extensive destruction impeding rescue efforts.
  • The 探花精选 emphasises the need for international attention and immediate climate action due to the compounded effects of climate change and years of conflict and instability.
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Country facts

  • Population: 6.9 million
  • People in need of humanitarian assistance: 800,000, projected to rise to 1.5 million during 2022
  • Humanitarian Development Index rank: 104 of 191

探花精选 response

  • Started work: 2016
  • People assisted in 2021: 141,738

Rescue stories

Those trying to make it to Europe face such difficulties; drownings, food and water shortages, and running out of fuel are common during the journey.
Photo of Adel, 探花精选 Libya responder
Adel leads 探花精选 Libya鈥檚 Response at Sea team, who are on call around the clock to deliver critical aid to those returned to Libya by the country鈥檚 Coast Guard.
探花精选 Libya Response at Sea team
鈥淥f course there is a lot of pressure 鈥 but I鈥檝e found my calling in working for the 探花精选. We reach out to people really in need. When you help someone who is in need and change their life 鈥 that is something big and joyful.鈥
A man sits smilingly behind a desk
29-year-old Mohamad had always dreamed of becoming a doctor since he was a child. Now he鈥檚 part of the mobile health team that go out to the surrounding areas of Misrata to deliver crucial care for the community.
Meet our medical team in Libya