Heartbreak in Libya: Tragedy Strikes as Floods Claim Thousands of Lives

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The death toll in Libya has exceeded 5,300 people due to a storm that caused dam breaches.

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Storm Daniel made landfall, bringing heavy rainfall, with up to 16 inches of rain in Libya and flooding in Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria.

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Record-high rainfall overwhelmed dams in the city of Derna, along Libya's northeastern coast, leading to widespread floods.

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More than 7,000 people were injured in Derna, and the number of deaths is expected to rise as search and rescue teams continue their efforts.

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President Joe Biden announced emergency funds and assistance to relief organizations and is collaborating with Libya and the United Nations for additional support.

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The U.S. Embassy in Libya declared a humanitarian need to aid flood-affected individuals and accept private contributions for relief efforts.

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Over 30,000 people have been displaced by the flooding, according to the United Nations' International Organization for Migration in Libya.

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Aid from various organizations, including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, European Union members, and Islamic Relief, is being sent to Libya.

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Calls are made to provide resources and relief to address the crisis and alleviate human suffering in Libya.

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Survivors and rescue efforts in Libya face an overwhelming and devastating situation, with entire families affected and mass burials taking place.

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