United For Libya
With Libya, The rapidly rising waters burst two upstream river dams in Derna, sending a late-night tidal wave crashing through the centre of the city of 100,000, sweeping entire residential blocks into the Mediterranean. More than 20,000 died in Libya after catastrophic flooding breaks dams and sweeps away homes heavy rains in northeastern Libya caused two dams to collapse, surging more water into inundated areas. Traumatised residents, 30,000 of whom are now homeless in Derna alone, badly need clean water, food, shelter and basic supplies. Libyan officials and humanitarian organisations warned that the final toll could be much higher, with thousands still missing. Search continues for Libya’s missing; while aid continues to arrive for survivors
The catastrophic floods in Libya have brought unimaginable suffering to the people of these nations. The loss of thousands of lives, homes, and the sheer scale of destruction are heart-wrenching. In these dark times, our deepest condolences and prayers go out to all those affected. The UPG Family stands in solidarity with Morocco and Libya, united in support and solidarity. Together, we hope for the strength and recovery of these resilient communities.
![For many Libyans, the disastrous flooding that killed more than 11,300 people has fostered a sense of unity. [Yousef Murad/AP Photo]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AP23259558367981-1694933712.jpg?resize=1170%2C780&quality=80)
![Rescuers and relatives search for bodies at the corniche of Derna city. [Abdulaziz Almnsori/AP Photos]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AP23259651742496-1694933796.jpg?fit=1170%2C780&quality=80)
![Heavy rains caused by Storm Daniel led to deadly flooding across eastern Libya last weekend. [EPA]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/11721089-1694933611.jpg)
![The floods overwhelmed the two dams, sending a wall of water 7 metres (23 feet) high through the centre of Derna, destroying entire neighbourhoods and sweeping people out to sea. [Yousef Murad/AP Photo]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AP23259564697858-1694933733.jpg)
![Authorities restricted access to the smashed city to make it easier for searchers to dig through the mud and hollowed-out buildings. [Abdulaziz Almnsori/AP Photo]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AP23259646834356-1694933770.jpg?fit=1170%2C780&quality=80)
![Rescuers search for bodies at the corniche of Derna. [Abdulaziz Almnsori/AP Photo]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AP23259653091703-1694933816.jpg?fit=1170%2C780&quality=80)
![A man sits by the graves of flash flood victims in Libya's eastern city of Derna. [Yousef Murad/AP Photo]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AP23258599770261-1694933645.jpg?fit=1170%2C878&quality=80)
![The collective grief has morphed into a rallying cry of national unity in a country blighted by 12 years of conflict and division. [Ricardo Garcia Vilanova/AP Photo]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AP23259558352938-1694933681.jpg?fit=1170%2C780&quality=80)