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What’s happening in Libya after devastating Storm Daniel floods?

The port city of Derna has been heavily affected by the floods after two ageing dams collapsed, releasing huge amounts of water [The Press Office of Libyan Prime Minister via AFP]

Heavy flooding caused by Storm Daniel has had a devastating effect on eastern Libya, leaving a trail of destruction that will be difficult to repair in the midst of the country’s political instability.

An estimated 3,000 people have died, while some 10,000 are still missing, prompting concerns the death toll may rise sharply.

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