Libyan flood survivors weigh water shortages against landmine risk

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People whose homes were swept away by flooding in Libya’s eastern city of Derna a week ago faced the dilemma on Sunday of whether to stay despite a lack of fresh water or flee through areas where landmines have been displaced by the torrents. Thousands of people are feared to have died after two dams …

Homes are submerged in water after a massive flood.

Sunrise on Sunday revealed a scene of quiet devastation, with piles of rubble cleared to the sides of empty roads along with tangled metal including pieces of wrecked cars.“I am staying in our area trying to clean it and trying to verify who is missing,” he said. “Thank God for giving us patience.” Floodwaters had shifted landmines and other ordnance left over from years of conflict, posing an extra risk to the thousands of displaced people on the move, it said.The OCHA report said at least 11,300 people had died and more than 10,000 people were missing in Derna after Storm Daniel swept over the Mediterranean and into the city and other coastal settlements.

International aid organizations have flown in emergency aid and countries have sent in supplies and other help, but OCHA said much more was needed.

 

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