A year after devastating floods triggered by Cyclone Daniel swept through Derna, Libya, the city is still grappling with the aftermath.
The disaster left approximately 5,000 people dead, with many more missing and 45,000 displaced. Survivors, like Hassan Kassar who lost his four children, are still mourning their losses amidst slow reconstruction efforts hampered by the country's political divisions. Essential services remain sparse, and while reconstruction is underway, the pace is hindered by the lack of coordination and resources.
The tragedy has left deep scars on the community, with many feeling that only their bodies are alive as they continue to grieve and rebuild their lives.
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This tragedy in Derna underscores the urgent need for a unified, equitable approach to disaster response that prioritizes the welfare of all citizens over political divisions and capital interests.
It's heartbreaking to see how climate change is manifesting in such tragic ways, like the floods in Derna, Libya. It's a stark reminder of the urgent need for global action and solidarity to address these environmental crises and help communities rebuild sustainably.
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Only my body is alive – Libyans in limbo a year after flood
“Almost all of my friends lost a family member. People in Derna believe more than 10,000 died in the flood,” says Dernawi journalist Johr Ali, who is now based in Turkey's main city, Istanbul, and has been following developments in his home town.
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'Essential services' still sparse in Libya's flood-ravaged Derna
One year after a wall of water swept through eastern Libya's coastal city of Derna, killing thousands and causing devastation, reconstruction is under way but essential services are lacking, NGOs say.
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