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Libya flood damage

Thousands are dead and missing after catastrophic flooding caused massive destruction in northern Libya.

A man sits in front of his destroyed house in Derna, head in his hands — Image: Ahmed Gaber/Xinhua/IMAGO

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Libya flood: Protester anger could lead to crackdown

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Climate change fueled catastrophic Libya flooding

After a deadly storm flooded Libya, a new study shows global heating made the deluge up to 50 times more likely.

Libya floods: What we know a week after the disaster

In the aftermath of deadly flood in Libya, survivors face the risk of displaced land mines and contaminated water.

Thousands still missing in Libya's flood disaster

In the coastal city of Derna, dangerous conditions are hampering recovery efforts.

In Libya, international aid efforts gather pace

Tens of thousands of people in the Libyan city of Derna are still homeless, lacking food and clean water.

Libya: UN agency warns two other dams could collapse

The powerful Storm Daniel hit the city of Derna last week, destroying two dams and killing thousands.

Libya flooding: Land mines pose new threat, death toll rises

Libya's residents are faced with a new danger as they travel to get water: land mines displaced by strong currents.

In Libya's flood-hit areas, focus turns to helping survivors

Libya Representative of the World Health Organization taks to DW about the humanitarian situation in the affected areas.

Libya's Derna struggles to cope with thousands of dead

As volunteers rush to recover bodies, the World Health Organization is warning against hasty mass burials.

Libya: Aid groups demand more help after devastating floods

Survivors of the flooding are now at risk from the spread of diseases such as cholera.

Derna: The Libyan city known for rebellion — and neglect

Before this week's floods, the port city was best known for its revolutionary thinkers, Islamist extremism and scenery.

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