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Over 2,000 feared dead in devastating floods in Libya

Mediterranean storm Daniel unleashed catastrophic flooding in Libya, resulting in the collapse of dams and widespread devastation in eastern coastal towns. More than 2,000 people are feared dead, with thousands more reported missing, according to local officials. The disaster has severely impacted the city of Derna, once controlled by extremist groups, where two dams failed, submerging the area and causing significant loss of life.