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FAST FACTS
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On September 10, Storm Daniel made landfall in cities along the northeastern coast of Libya.
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Catastrophic flooding—eight months’ worth of rain—ripped through the region, destroying two dams, which deluged the city of Derna and surrounding towns.
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At least 6,000 people are reported dead, while tens of thousands of people are missing and displaced.
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Needs for healthcare, mental health services, food, shelter, household goods for the homeless and logistical support are urgently required.
OUR FOOTPRINT
- International Medical Corps was the first international humanitarian organization in Libya when conflict began in 2011, and has since been providing critical health, nutrition, protection, mental health, and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services.
OUR RESPONSE
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Our rapid-response team has just completed a needs assessment in the worst affected areas, including Derna.
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We are sending medicines and medical supplies to affected areas for immediate distribution.