Libya: Floods - Dec 2024
Disaster description
Recent heavy rainfall in Libya has resulted in widespread flooding across several municipalities, impacting communities, infrastructure, and essential services. The most affected areas include Tarhuna, Bani Waleed, Ghiryan, Qasr Akhyar, Ain Zara, Garabolli and Tajoura. Many roads have been rendered impassable, complicating the delivery of aid. The floods have led to five confirmed casualties – three civilians and two rescue workers from the Emergency and Ambulance Service in Tarhuna – and affected around 667 families in various areas. (OCHA, 11 Dec 2024)