2023-09-19 04:33
UN warns flood-induced disease outbreak in Libya could spark ‘a second devastating crisis'
Divers look for flash flood victims in the city of Derna, Libya, Monday,., Sept. 18, 2023. Mediterranean storm Daniel caused flooding that overwhelmed two dams, sending a wall of water through the city. More than 10,000 were killed, and another 10,000 are missing. AP DERNA, Libya — Officials warned Monday that a disease outbreak in Libya's northeast, where floods have killed thousands, could create 'a second devastating crisis' as adults and children fell ill from contaminated water. In a statement, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya said it was particularly concerned about water contamination and the lack of sanitation after two dams collapsed during Mediterranean storm Daniel, sending a wall of water gushing through the eastern city of Derna on Sept.
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1833477/un-warns-flood-induced-disease-outbreak-in-libya-could-spark-a-second-devastating-crisis
#inquirer
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1833477/un-warns-flood-induced-disease-outbreak-in-libya-could-spark-a-second-devastating-crisis
#inquirer