Officials have issued a warning about the potential for a disease outbreak in Libya’s northeast, following devastating floods that have claimed thousands of lives. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya expressed concern over water contamination and lack of sanitation due to the collapse of two dams during Mediterranean storm Daniel. The death toll, estimated between 4,000 and 11,000, remains uncertain. In response to the crisis, nine U.N. agencies are working to prevent the spread of disease, with the World Health Organization providing 28 tons of medical supplies. Haider al-Saeih, head of Libya’s Center for Combating Diseases, reported that at least 150 cases of diarrhea were caused by contaminated water in Derna. Nearby cities, Benghazi and Tobruk, have offered assistance to the displaced, while volunteers continue to search for survivors. The disaster has brought together the rival administrations in Libya, but obstacles such as poor coordination and infrastructure destruction have hindered relief efforts. The collapse of the dams is currently under investigation, and Derna’s mayor has been suspended pending the outcome. Concerns have also been raised about the impact of the floods on the ancient city of Ceyrene, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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