Libya's burst dams had decades-old cracks

Libya's burst dams had decades-old cracks – official

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 18, 2023 12:06 am

DERNA, Libya: Two dams that burst in a hurricane-strength storm, unleashing a wall of water that killed thousands in the Libyan port of Derna, had been cracked since 1998, an official said.

Prosecutor general Al-Seddik Al-Sour has announced an investigation into the circumstances leading to the collapse, culminating in the catastrophic flash flood that swept through the city on Sunday.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

Zelenskyy calls for 'strong' response to Russian hypersonic missile strike

Biden calls ICC warrant for Israeli PM 'outrageous'

Gang symbols banned in public in New Zealand

Dozens dead, missing in Gaza after Israeli strikes

Chinese ship shadowed after Baltic cables severed

Three-coffin tradition cut from papal funerals

Russia fires ICBM after Kyiv launched UK-made missiles