Libya's chief prosecutor said Monday he ordered the detention of eight current and former officials pending his investigation into the collapse of two dams.
Satellite photos of the city of Derna, which is at the centre of the devastation, days prior to the devastation showed idyllic blue water lapping along the coast of the densely-populated city.
Here’s a look at why the storm that caused flooding in Libya was so destructive and what obstacles stand in the way of getting aid to those who need it most.
Libya Floods Live: Devastating floods in Libya, primarily in Derna, have resulted in over 5,000 deaths and 10,000 missing persons, scroll down for all the latest updates.