- The Mediterranean coastal city of Derna has suffered immense damage due to sudden floods in eastern Libya.
- Hurricane Daniel destroyed 20% of the Libyan city of Derna.
- The main cause of the flash floods in eastern Libya is torrential rains and dam failure caused by the Mediterranean storm Daniel.
- Northeastern Libya is one of the regions with the highest average annual rainfall.
- There has been immense loss of life and property in eastern Libya due to floods.
Flood
- Flood is the overflow of water into a normally dry area due to increased water in a waterway, such as a river, stream or drainage ditch.
- Floods generally do not occur suddenly, they occur only during certain seasons.