Libya: Flood update Flash Update No.5 (19 September 2023)

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Sep 19, 2023

Libya: Flood update Flash Update No.5 (19 September 2023)


Highlights

  • Ten days following Storm Daniel which caused the deaths of almost 4,000 people according to WHO, IOM reported that 406 migrants, including 250 Egyptian and 150 Sudanese nationals were among the deceased and an additional 6 Bangladeshi nationals were reported missing.

  • There have been 150 reported cases of illness due to water contamination and Derna has recorded at least 55 children who have become sick as a result of contaminated water.

  • Teams from nine UN agencies have been on the ground delivering life-saving assistance in the most affected areas despite access challenges.

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