Catastrophic flooding in Libya has caused Widespread Devastation in the city of Derna and other areas of the country. The flooding, caused by a storm system, resulted in collapsed dams and flash floods, leading to numerous deaths. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies compared the disaster to a powerful earthquake. The death toll includes three Red Crescent volunteers. Many victims were caught by surprise as they were sleeping, and bodies have been found in various locations, including the sea and under buildings. The extent of the destruction has overwhelmed the local government's capacity to respond.

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