IN PICTURES: Satellite images show devastating storm damage in Libya

The Ministry of the Interior says over 5,200 people have died in the eastern city of Derna, a city approximately 190 miles east of Benghazi

i24NEWS

i24NEWS

5 min read

5 min read

■

Satellite photo of the city of Derna, Libya, before (L) and during (R) the flooding. — Satellite photo of the city of Derna, Libya, before (L) and during (R) the flooding.HANDOUT / SATELLITE IMAGE ©2023 MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES / AFP

Libya's eastern city of Derna is grappling with the aftermath of the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Storm Daniel, which struck on Sunday afternoon.

The Ministry of the Interior says over 5,200 people have died in Derna, a city approximately 190 miles east of Benghazi.

Satellite images reveal the extent of the damage in the city of Derna:

HANDOUT / SATELLITE IMAGE ©2023 MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES / AFP — This handout satellite image courtesy of Maxar Technology shows an overview of Libya's eastern city of Derna before the flash floods on September 7, 2023.HANDOUT / SATELLITE IMAGE ©2023 MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES / AFP

HANDOUT / SATELLITE IMAGE ©2023 MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES / AFP — This handout satellite image released on September 12, 2023 by Planet Labs PBC shows an aerial view of the city of Derna after flash flooding, on September 12, 2023.HANDOUT / SATELLITE IMAGE ©2023 MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES / AFP

Some 10,000 people are reported missing, after the storm caused a dam to break, and flash flooding swept the city.

HANDOUT / PLANET LABS PBC / AFP — This handout satellite image released on September 2, 2023 by Planet Labs PBC shows an aerial view of a dam the southern edge of the city of Derna before flash floods.HANDOUT / PLANET LABS PBC / AFP

HANDOUT / PLANET LABS PBC / AFP — This handout satellite image released on September 12, 2023 by Planet Labs PBC shows an aerial view of a dam the southern edge of the city of Derna after flash flooding.HANDOUT / PLANET LABS PBC / AFP

The storm has aggravated conditions in the conflict-ridden country, and numerous countries have sent offers of aid.

THE PRESS OFFICE OF LIBYAN PRIME MINISTER / AFP — Destruction caused by Storm Daniel in eastern Libya.THE PRESS OFFICE OF LIBYAN PRIME MINISTER / AFP

THE PRESS OFFICE OF LIBYAN PRIME MINISTER / AFP — Destruction caused by Storm Daniel in eastern Libya.THE PRESS OFFICE OF LIBYAN PRIME MINISTER / AFP

The Libyan Red Crescent / AFP — Red Crescent rescuers at work in Libya after Storm Daniel swept through the east of the country.The Libyan Red Crescent / AFP

Video poster

This article received 0 comments