On Tuesday, Libya witnessed a catastrophic event as a massive storm led to the disappearance of an estimated 10,000 individuals. This natural disaster resulted in the breaching of dams, the destruction of buildings, and the devastation of up to 25% of the eastern city of Derna.

In Derna alone, over 1,000 bodies have been found so far, and authorities anticipate that the final death toll will be considerably higher. This tragedy unfolded as Storm made its way across the Mediterranean, striking a nation already torn apart and in decline due to more than a decade of conflict.