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Storm Daniel: Death toll rises in Libya's Derna after floods

Storm Daniel: Death toll rises in Libya's Derna as rescue and relief efforts continue in Morocco
MENA
8 min read
13 September, 2023
The North African countries of Libya and Morocco have both suffered natural disasters in recent days, leaving thousands of people dead and many more homeless, displaced and missing.
The floods and earthquake in Libya and Morocco have devastated communities in the countries [Getty]

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Both disasters have left thousands dead, as rescuers continue to search for survivors, while aid groups call for financial aid to be sent to the two North African nations.

Ministers in Libya said that the current death toll - which stands at 3,800 - could easily double in the coming days, while The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday that 30,000 people are currently displaced and left homeless by the tropical storm.

Meanwhile in Morocco, last-ditch efforts are still underway in provinces such as Al Haouz, Taroudant and others as groups scramble to bring relief to survivors of Friday's earthquake, which has killed at least 2,901 people.

Both Moroccan and international search-and-rescue teams are reportedly continuing to search for survivors despite the closure of the 72-hour-window, when rescues are considered most likely.

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