Summary: Severe flooding in eastern Libya caused dam collapses in Derna, leading to thousands of deaths and widespread destruction.
Start: 2023-09-10 • Status: resolved
Timeline
- Sep 10, 2023 — Storm Daniel made landfall in Libya bringing heavy rainfall. source
- Sep 11, 2023 — Two dams collapsed near Derna, causing catastrophic flooding. source
- Sep 12, 2023 — Thousands were reported dead or missing as rescue efforts began. source
- Sep 20, 2023 — International aid and recovery operations expanded in affected areas. source