“My thoughts are with the people of Libya” says the 86-year-old pontiff, “let us pray for Morocco… after this terrible ‘ambush’ they have been through.” Pope conducts the prayers after Morocco was hit by severe earthquake whilst Libya encounters powerful storm.
What happened in Libya ?
As we report on the latest developments, here is a recap of what happened in Libya. A powerful storm triggered devastating flooding in eastern Libya
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SUMMARY
- The mayor of the eastern Libya port city of Derna estimates between 18,000 and 20,000 people have died in flooding
- Abdulmenam Al-Ghaithi told al-Arabiya TV his estimate was based on the number of districts completely destroyed when two dams burst
- More than 5,000 people are known to have died, and at least 10,000 are missing
- Streets were swept away in the torrents and bodies are being recovered from the sea
- The two rival governments in Libya are co-ordinating relief efforts for flood victims
- Rescue teams have arrived from countries including Egypt, Tunisia, Italy, Spain and Turkey
7 Comments
Lord have mercy on them
ReplyDeleteThis is really bad news en l hope the government helps the family of the victims....
ReplyDeleteso sad, condolences to the family
ReplyDeleteVery sad development to Morocco
ReplyDeleteThis just goes to show the impacts of climate change on the environment where we are seeing countries facing extreme weather conditions such as intense storm, droughts etc. It's just so sad and devastating to see so many people losing their live in such a way. My thoughts and prays go to the people of Libya.
ReplyDeleteIts heartwarming to see the Pope concerned. What Lybia has been through is beyond sad. Sending well wishes to the country.
ReplyDeleteVery sad development for Morocco, may God see the through
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