The disaster is raging: floods in Libya have claimed thousands of lives (12 photos)

The elements have raged in Libya. At the moment due to Floods in the country killed more than 5,000 people, and another 10,000 are listed missing. The disaster was caused by a strong hurricane Daniel - in addition to human casualties, and cities suffered. A quarter of the city of Derna turned out to be completely destroyed. Libya has requested international assistance.





Last Sunday in the north-east of Libya began heavy rains, and then a hurricane called Daniel struck. Large-scale floods literally washed away entire neighborhoods. According to local Media, more than 5,000 people have died so far, but another 10 thousand are listed as missing. The city of Derna suffered the most, whose population is 125 thousand people.

"Bodies are lying everywhere - in the sea, in valleys, under buildings. 25% the city of Derna disappeared. Many buildings collapsed. Entire neighborhoods have disappeared together with their residents," said local minister Hisham Abu Chkiwat.



The Libyan parliament declared three days of mourning for the victims. This this is the second major disaster to hit North Africa in three days - after the devastating earthquake in Morocco. Presidential Council Libya also appealed to the international community for help. IN A plane with 14 tons of medicines and bags for corpses, search and rescue vehicles, rescue boats, and also there more than 80 doctors arrived.



According to local residents, the water level in the streets has reached three meters. Derna resident Saleh al-Obaidi said he was able to run away with your family. However, many people still cannot get out of their homes.

“People were sleeping and woke up to find their houses surrounded by water,” the man told the media.