"Devastating Floods and Earthquakes Strike Libya, Leaving Thousands Dead and Missing"

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"Devastating Floods and Earthquakes Strike Libya, Leaving Thousands Dead and Missing"
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The death toll from flooding in Libya has surpassed 5,300, with thousands more injured, after a storm caused dams to break in a coastal city. The floods have devastated the northeastern coast of Libya, overwhelming dams in Derna and leading to widespread destruction. Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria also experienced flooding. Aid is pouring into the country, with the US sending emergency funds and working with Libya and the United Nations to provide support. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, European Union members, and Islamic Relief are among the organizations offering assistance. The situation is described as indescribable, with entire families dead and bodies being buried in mass graves.

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