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The UN has said emergency teams are to be sent to Libya to offer assistance. Islam Alatrash for The National
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More than 10,000 people are missing in Libya after Storm Daniel caused devastating floods. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Debris lies in a street after the deadly storm hit. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Authorities have said bodies are buried under rubble in cities including Derna. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Thousands have been killed in the storm, with officials describing the death toll as 'huge'. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Flash floods engulfed towns in eastern Libya. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Buildings crumbled as floodwaters hit. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Hundreds of families have been displaced by the damage, with some taking shelter in schools and government buildings. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Storm Daniel brought heavy rain and strong winds to the region. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Roads and buildings have been destroyed. Islam Alatrash for The National
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The conflict in Libya has left a legacy of dilapidated infrastructure. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Many of those missing are believed to have been carried away by the floodwaters. Islam Alatrash for The National
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The rushing waters left debris strewn across streets. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Rescue operations have been hindered by damage to roads in some areas. Islam Alatrash for The National
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The UAE is among the countries to send search and rescue teams to Libya. Islam Alatrash for The National
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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
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The Norwegian Refugee Council has said Libya faces a 'disastrous situation'. Islam Alatrash for The National
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The UN has said emergency teams are to be sent to Libya to offer assistance. Islam Alatrash for The National
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More than 10,000 people are missing in Libya after Storm Daniel caused devastating floods. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Debris lies in a street after the deadly storm hit. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Authorities have said bodies are buried under rubble in cities including Derna. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Thousands have been killed in the storm, with officials describing the death toll as 'huge'. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Flash floods engulfed towns in eastern Libya. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Buildings crumbled as floodwaters hit. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Hundreds of families have been displaced by the damage, with some taking shelter in schools and government buildings. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Storm Daniel brought heavy rain and strong winds to the region. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Roads and buildings have been destroyed. Islam Alatrash for The National
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The conflict in Libya has left a legacy of dilapidated infrastructure. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Many of those missing are believed to have been carried away by the floodwaters. Islam Alatrash for The National
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The rushing waters left debris strewn across streets. Islam Alatrash for The National
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Rescue operations have been hindered by damage to roads in some areas. Islam Alatrash for The National
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The UAE is among the countries to send search and rescue teams to Libya. Islam Alatrash for The National
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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
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The Norwegian Refugee Council has said Libya faces a 'disastrous situation'. Islam Alatrash for The National
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The UN has said emergency teams are to be sent to Libya to offer assistance. Islam Alatrash for The National
After Storm Daniel, Mediterranean cities 'need to prepare' flood defences
Intense precipitation of the kind that caused devastation in the Libyan port city of Derna could become more common as global warming continues
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