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Many people in Libya have been left without fresh drinking water since the floods contaminated sources, but there's a new danger if they travel to get water: landmines displaced by strong currents.

Tripoli, Sept 17 (EFE).- Preliminary results of the investigation into the collapse of two Derna dams in eastern Libya show that cracks began to appear in 1999 and that maintenance was neglected despite the recommendations of a foreign audit in 2002. Repairs could have dramatically reduced the death toll, which now exceeds 11,300, the report …

Preliminary results of the investigation into the collapse of two Derna dams in Libya show cracks appeared in 1999 and maintenance was neglected despite recommendations of an audit in 2002.

The devastation left behind by storm Daniel in Libya has underscored the fragility and decay of the infrastructure in the country caused by years of instability since the ouster of longtime ruler Moammar al-Gaddafi in 2011. Libyans lashed out at the ruling authorities for neglecting the infrastructure, accusing officials of corruption and squandering the country’s oil wealth during their struggle for power. Mediterranean storm Daniel caused deadly flooding Sunday in many towns of eastern Libya...

Tripoli, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) At least 2,794 people died and 2,513 are missing in Libya after the passage of Storm Daniel, according to the first official data released by the Government in control of the eastern part of the country.

Rival governments agree to co-operate to get aid to Derna

The lack of early-warning services meant that people were unprepared for Storm Daniel and the toll was much higher, said the World Meteorological Organization.

Authorities in eastern Libya say at least 2,000 thousand people are believed dead and thousands more missing after a massive flood has torn through the city of Derna. Officials say that two dams have burst, washing away large swathes of the city after a powerful storm which pummelled Greece last week before moving over the Mediterranean and making landfall in the North African nation.

Tripoli, Sep 13 (EFE).- Storm Daniel has left at least 6,872 dead and more than 10,000 missing in Libya after wreaking havoc during the weekend, according to provisional figures announced by the Presidential Council chief Mohamed Al Manfi on Wednesday. In a televised address, Al Manfi insisted on the urgency of international aid, which began …

Tripoli, Sep 13 (EFE).- Storm Daniel has left at least 6,872 dead and more than 10,000 missing in Libya after wreaking havoc during the weekend, according to provisional figures announced by the Presidential Council chief Mohamed Al Manfi on Wednesday. In a televised address, Al Manfi insisted on the urgency of international aid, which began …