The city of Derna has buried thousands of people in mass graves, Libyan officials said Thursday, as search teams scoured ruins left by devastating floods and the city’s mayor said that the death toll could triple or more.
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The WMO said earlier this week that the National Meteorological Center issued warnings 72 hours before the flooding, notifying all governmental authorities by email and through media. The disaster brought a rare moment of unity, as government agencies across the country rushed to help the affected areas.
Untold numbers could be buried under drifts of mud and debris, including overturned cars and chunks of concrete, that rise up to 4 meters high. Rescuers have struggled to bring in heavy equipment as the floods washed out or blocked roads leading to the area.
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