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Officials are warning that a disease outbreak in Libya’s northeast, where floods have killed thousands, could create “a second devastating crisis” as adults and children fell ill from contaminated water.

The rescue team recovers a flash flood victim body in Derna, Libya, on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Mediterranean storm Daniel caused flooding that overwhelmed two dams, sending a wall of

Already overwhelmed by search for thousands of missing in Derna following double dam collapse, officials scramble for medical care as 150 get diarrhea after drinking polluted water

Officials are concerned about water contamination and lack of sanitation after two dams collapsed during Mediterranean storm Daniel, killing up to 11,000.

DERNA, Libya — Officials warned Monday that a disease outbreak in Libya, where floods have killed thousands, could create a second crisis.

DERNA, Libya — Officials warned Monday that a disease outbreak in Libya’s northeast, where floods have killed thousands, could create “a second devastating crisis” as hundreds fell ill after drinking

DERNA, Libya (AP) -- Officials warned Monday a disease outbreak in Libyas northeast, where floods have killed thousands, could create "a second devastating crisis" as diarrhea spread among those who drank contaminated water.

DERNA, Libya—Officials warned Monday that a disease outbreak in Libya’s northeast, where floods have killed thousands, could create “a second devastating crisis” as adults and children fell ill from contaminated water. In a statement, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya said it was particularly concerned about water contamination and the lack of sanitation after

DERNA, Libya (AP) -- The United Nations Support Mission in Libya warned Monday that an outbreak of diseases in the country`s northeast, where floods have

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya warned Monday that an outbreak of diseases in the country's northeast, where floods have killed over 11,000 people, could create “a second devastating crisis,” with Libyan authorities reporting the spread of diarrhea among over 100 people who drank contaminated water.