Climate
Flash floods and heavy rains sweep Libyan regions as rescue operations continue
September 26, 2026 at 05:57 PM
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2 reports · over 8 hours
Heavy rains and flash floods have hit multiple Libyan regions, prompting rescue operations by the Libyan Red Crescent and a medical response.
- Libyan Red Crescent teams rescued stranded people in Ghat and other areas after floods swept roads and valleys.
- The Libyan Health Ministry reported receiving 147 weather-related cases across several medical facilities.
- Mizda Mayor Jamal al-Kabbashi said conditions improved, with Mizda General Hospital treating about 75 cases, including one death.
- Red Crescent spokesman Hamdi al-Nahili said the secretary-general tasked an emergency team to assess damage and humanitarian needs.
