The King has sent a message of condolence to Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Menfi, and said 'I know that my government stands ready to support your needs'.
The King has sent a message of condolence to Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Menfi, and said"I know that my government stands ready to support your needs".2:13The number of deaths in the Libyan city of Derna could range from 18,000 to 20,000 following catastrophic flooding, according to the city's mayor.
"I admire greatly all those who are engaged tirelessly in the rescue efforts in such dire conditions, and praise their selfless bravery." Libyan officials appealed for international help on Monday, warning the country doesn't have the necessary experience to deal with a disaster of this scale.General view of Derna city, following a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hitting the country, in Libyaofficials saying on Wednesday that the number of deaths in the city had risen to more than 5,100 - while a minister has said 5,300 bodies in the country's east had been recovered.
The"sea is constantly dumping dozens of bodies", Hichem Abu Chkiouat, minister of civil aviation in the administration that runs eastern Libya, said, adding that reconstruction would cost billions of dollars.
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