Libya Flooding: Situation Report #2 (September 18, 2023)
FAST FACTS
- Thousands of people are confirmed dead, while tens of thousands of people are missing and 40,000 people displaced
- The worst-affected areas are the cities Derna and Sousa, with the neighboring towns of Al Bayada and Al Makhaili
- Needs for healthcare, mental health services and household goods for the homeless, as well as logistical support, are high
- Libya is entering its rainy season, increasing the risk of outbreaks of diseases