UAE rescue teams arrive in Libya to help search for Storm Daniel flood survivors

Five planes carrying urgent aid and medical supplies land at Benina Airport in Benghazi

Five planes arrived at Benina Airport in Benghazi city from the UAE. Wam

Five planes carrying three rescue teams, urgent relief aid and medical supplies have arrived in Benina Airport in Libya.

The flights were operated as part of the air bridge set up by the UAE government to help victims of the flooding caused by Storm Daniel.

On board were 64 people, part of the search-and-rescue teams helping the search for survivors, according to state news agency Wam.

More than 10,000 people are missing in Libya after Storm Daniel caused devastating floods. Islam Alatrash for The National

Debris lies in a street after the deadly storm hit. Islam Alatrash for The National

Authorities have said bodies are buried under rubble in cities including Derna. Islam Alatrash for The National

Thousands have been killed in the storm, with officials describing the death toll as 'huge'. Islam Alatrash for The National

Flash floods engulfed towns in eastern Libya. Islam Alatrash for The National

Buildings crumbled as floodwaters hit. Islam Alatrash for The National

Hundreds of families have been displaced by the damage, with some taking shelter in schools and government buildings. Islam Alatrash for The National

Storm Daniel brought heavy rain and strong winds to the region. Islam Alatrash for The National

Roads and buildings have been destroyed. Islam Alatrash for The National

The conflict in Libya has left a legacy of dilapidated infrastructure. Islam Alatrash for The National

Many of those missing are believed to have been carried away by the floodwaters. Islam Alatrash for The National

The rushing waters left debris strewn across streets. Islam Alatrash for The National

Rescue operations have been hindered by damage to roads in some areas. Islam Alatrash for The National

The UAE is among the countries to send search and rescue teams to Libya. Islam Alatrash for The National

Authorities in eastern Libya have said the country is not equipped to handle the level of flooding that hit cities. Islam Alatrash for The National

The Norwegian Refugee Council has said Libya faces a 'disastrous situation'. Islam Alatrash for The National

The UN has said emergency teams are to be sent to Libya to offer assistance. Islam Alatrash for The National

To date, the UAE has sent 200 tonnes of aid via eight planes to Libya in the wake of the deadly flooding on Sunday.

At least 30,000 people have been displaced in the eastern city of Derna, the International Organisation for Migration in Libya said on Wednesday.

About 3,000 people were displaced in Albayda, 1,000 in Almkheley and 2,085 in Benghazi, the UN agency said on X, formerly Twitter.

It added that the number of deaths was currently unverified.