The education authorities in Benghazi have announced that 18 schools in the city, are being prepared to accommodate displaced families from storm-stricken areas.
The step came after the floods and heavy rains hit Derna, and other cities in eastern Libya.
According to Wissam Al-Ashibi, the Media Office Director at the Education Authorities, the schools “have been equipped with the assistance of charitable organizations, volunteers, and the High Committee for Rapid Response.”
These efforts aim to provide meals, blankets, and other essential aid to those seeking refuge.
He further explained that the number of displaced families has reached 522, and have been allocated to several schools.
Notably, the Media Adviser to the Speaker of the Libyan Parliament, Fathi Al-Marimi, has revealed that the death toll from storm Daniel has surpassed 6,000, while the number of injured has exceeded 7,000.
During an interview with the Al-Arabiya channel, Al-Marimi noted that the Libyan Ambulance and Emergency Services have reported these figures.
On Sunday evening, regions in eastern Libya experienced intense floods, leading to numerous deaths and disappearances. Homes were submerged, and significant infrastructure damage was observed due to the Mediterranean storm, Daniel.
The storm caused devastating floods in Libya that destroyed dams, and swept away entire neighbourhoods in multiple coastal towns in the east of the nation.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) announced on Tuesday that over 10,000 people remain missing. The organisation anticipates a significant increase in the death toll.
AFP quoted Tariq Ramadan, an official from the organisation, saying, “The death count is massive, and could reach thousands. Independent sources confirm that the number of missing individuals stands at 10,000 so far.”