Heavy rains and dam collapses in eastern Libya led to a catastrophic flood in Derna, captured on security cameras as floodwaters engulfed city streets. Authorities have resorted to mass burials, causing concern from international organizations urging dignified and properly identified burials.
Derna faces challenges in recovering individuals trapped under debris, with many bodies carried into the sea. International NGOs are assisting with search and rescue, but progress is slow due to damaged infrastructure, road closures, and resource shortages.
The Libyan Red Crescent reports a death toll of 11,300 in Derna, the hardest-hit area, with 10,100 people missing.