Libya's Unnatural Disaster
The flooding in the Libyan city of Derna was a devastating environmental disaster, that could have been mitigated in part, if it were not for human corruption and mismanagement.
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The flooding in the Libyan city of Derna was a devastating environmental disaster, that could have been mitigated in part, if it were not for human corruption and mismanagement.
Agila Saleh hit back at accusations that destruction of Derna could have been avoided if not for political incompetence
Eastern Libya is still struggling after it was hit by a massive storm from the Mediterranean earlier this week. The natural disaster left by Storm Daniel broke two dams in the city of Derna and washed away entire neighborhoods. The numbers are staggering with an estimated 10,000 people missing and more than 5,000 people confirmed to have died. The World's host Marco Werman
As the death toll rises it has become increasingly clear that this was a natural disaster made worse by man-made problems
World Meteorological Organisation says functioning early warnings and evacuation system could have saved lives, as local mayor says death toll 'could reach 20,000'