Libya flooding of 2023, catastrophic flooding that struck eastern Libya on September 10 and 11, 2023. More than 4,000 people were killed and some 10,000 were missing after heavy rains generated by Storm Daniel (a strong Mediterranean cyclone) drenched the area and brought flooding to the region.
May 13, 2024
Storm Daniel
2023 tropical cyclone
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Storm Daniel, also known as Cyclone Daniel, was the deadliest Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone in recorded history, as well as one of the costliest tropical cyclones on record outside of the north Atlantic Ocean. Wikipedia
Date: September 5, 2023 – September 12, 2023
Fatalities: 5,951+ (confirmed); 18,000–20,000 (estimated)
Damage: >€19.9 billion (US$21.14 billion in 2023)
Highest winds: 90 km/h (55 mph)
Injuries: 7,000+
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Storm Daniel hit north-eastern Libya on Sunday 10 September, bringing strong winds and sudden heavy rainfall which led to massive flooding, devastation and ...
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Sep 28, 2023 · o Shelter/NFI: Derna suffered major damage, resulting in 25% of the city disappearing and damage to 2,176 buildings, with 2,217 more destroyed.
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Oct 19, 2023 · Storm Daniel struck the northeastern coast of Libya in early September, causing widespread damage. Major dams, including the Al-Bilad and Abu ...
Oct 19, 2023 · Hurricane Daniel on the 10th of September caused a collapse of two dams in Derna city. The collapse of dams released a large amount of water ...
Sep 14, 2023 · Storm Daniel, which has killed at least 5,000 people in Libya, with 10,000 more missing, was no normal weather.
Sep 12, 2023 · Heavy rainfall brought by Storm Daniel quickly led to massive flooding across several areas in eastern Libya, which is controlled by a different ...
Storm Daniel hits Libya, leaving many feared dead - AP News
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Posted: Sep 12, 2023
Posted: Sep 12, 2023