In photos: Mediterranean storm Daniel caused deadly flooding in towns across Libya but the worst hit was Derna
Search teams combed streets, wrecked buildings and even the sea for bodies in a devastated eastern Libyan city on Wednesday, where authorities said massive flooding had killed at least 5,100 people, with the toll expected to rise further.
General view of Derna city, following a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hitting the country, in Libya.ESAM OMRAN AL-FETORI/Reuters
Members of the rescue teams and Libyan Red Crescent search the sea for bodies in a devastated eastern Libyan city of Derna.ESAM OMRAN AL-FETORI/Reuters
Rescue teams from the Egyptian army carry a dead body as they walk in the mud between the destroyed buildings in Derna, Libya.AHMED ELUMAMI/Reuters
A view shows damaged cars, after a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hit Libya, in Derna, Libya.ESAM OMRAN AL-FETORI/Reuters
Helicopter flies in front of a damaged mosque in Derna, Libya.ESAM OMRAN AL-FETORI/Reuters
People walk next to damaged houses in Derna, Libya. Search teams combed streets, wrecked buildings and even the sea for bodies in a devastated eastern Libyan city.ESAM OMRAN AL-FETORI/Reuters
A view shows a damaged car in Derna, Libya.ESAM OMRAN AL-FETORI/Reuters
Search teams combed streets, wrecked buildings and even the sea for bodies in a devastated eastern Libyan city of Derna.ESAM OMRAN AL-FETORI/Reuters
Authorities were still struggling to get aid to the Mediterranean coastal city of Derna after Sunday night’s deluge washed away most access roads.ESAM OMRAN AL-FETORI/Reuters
Authorities were still struggling to get aid to the Mediterranean coastal city of Derna after Sunday night’s deluge washed away most access roads.AYMAN AL-SAHILI/Reuters
Members of the rescue team from the Egyptian army walk on the street in Derna, Libya.AYMAN AL-SAHILI/Reuters
A member of the Egyptian army looks on as they inspect the damage, following a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hitting the country, in Derna, Libya.AYMAN AL-SAHILI/Reuters
Mediterranean storm Daniel caused deadly flooding in many towns of eastern Libya on Sunday, but the worst-hit was Derna.AYMAN AL-SAHILI/Reuters
View of homes damaged in Derna, Libya.AYMAN AL-SAHILI/Reuters
Search teams combed streets, wrecked buildings and even the sea for bodies in a devastated eastern Libyan city.AYMAN AL-SAHILI/Reuters
Members of the Egyptian army inspect the damage in Derna.AYMAN AL-SAHILI/Reuters
A view shows a damaged car and buildings in Derna, Libya.AYMAN AL-SAHILI/Reuters
Mediterranean storm Daniel caused deadly flooding in many towns of eastern Libya on Sunday, but the worst-hit was Derna.AYMAN AL-SAHILI/Reuters
A damaged car under debris following a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hitting the country, in Derna, Libya.AYMAN AL-SAHILI/Reuters
Two dams outside in the mountains above Derna collapsed, sending floodwaters washing down the Wadi Derna river and through the city center.AYMAN AL-SAHILI/Reuters
Authorities were still struggling to get aid to the Mediterranean coastal city of Derna after Sunday night’s deluge washed away most access roads.AYMAN AL-SAHILI/Reuters