"UN Report Reveals Avoidable Deaths in Libya Floods, Drone Footage Captures Catastrophic Devastation"

The United Nations has stated that most of the deaths in the flash floods that hit Libya could have been avoided if there had been a functioning meteorological service and proper emergency management. At least 5,000 people have died, with thousands more missing, after a seven-meter wave devastated the city of Derna. The political divisions and debris from the disaster have hindered relief efforts. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned that it will take months or even years for Derna to recover from the extensive damage. Access to the affected areas remains a major challenge, and conflicting reports from rival governments make it difficult to verify the number of casualties.