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Libya flood: Earlier than and after photos present devastation

Satellite photographs have proven the devastation brought on by catastrophic flooding in Libya which has seen neighbourhoods washed away and killed hundreds of individuals.

More than 5,000 our bodies have been recovered after the occasions of the previous few days – the stays of a minimum of 2,000 individuals have been discovered within the metropolis of Derna alone.

At least 30,000 individuals have been displaced after Tuesday’s catastrophe, brought on by the influence of Storm Daniel on the area two days earlier.

Two sliding photographs present how Derna appeared earlier than the catastrophe unfolded – and the way the collapse of a dam alongside the Wadi Derna river modified the world endlessly.

People walk between the debris, after a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hit Libya, in Derna, Libya September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT
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People stroll between the particles in Derna

A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12., 2023. Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods in Libya that broke dams and swept away entire neighborhoods in multiple coastal towns, the destruction appeared greatest in Derna city. (AP Photo/Jamal Alkomaty)
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The metropolis of Derna has been remodeled by the catastrophe. Pic: AP

A view shows a flooded road, after a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hit Libya, in Derna, Libya September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT
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The flooding has washed away a lot of Derna’s infrastructure. Pic: Reuters/Esam Omran Al-Fetori

People walk through debris after a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hit Libya, in Derna Pic:Ali M.Bomhadi/Reuters
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People have been pressured to stroll via particles after the storms and heavy rainfall

Members of Libyan Red Crescent Ajdabiya work in an area affected by flooding, in Derna, Libya Pic:Libyan Red Crescent Ajdabiy/Reuters
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Rescue efforts are ongoing in lots of components of Derna. Pic: Libyan Red Crescent Ajdabiya/Reuters

Cars stacked on top of each other. Pic: Libyan government via AP
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The flooding left vehicles stacked on prime of one another. Pic: Libyan authorities through AP

A man stands next to a damaged car, after a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hit Libya, in Derna, Libya September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE
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An overturned automobile sits inside the devastation left behind in Derna. Pic: Esam Omran Al-Fetori/Reuters

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Body bags are lined up on a street in Derna, Libya
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Officials worry the quantity of people that have died will rise additional

A view shows a damaged car, following a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hitting the country, in Derna, Libya September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori
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Cars and different autos have been carried via Derna by the highly effective and excessive circumstances. Pic: Reuters/Esam Omran Al-Fetori

General view of Derna city, following a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hitting the country, in Libya September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori
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Many buildings have been swept away in Derna. Pic: Reuters/Esam Omran Al-Fetori

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As many as 2,000 individuals might have died in Derna

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