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Hurricane Daniel swept through North Africa, pushing eastern Libya into the abyss of flooding. This natural disaster has unleashed a series of tragedies that are heartbreaking. According to Chinanews.com, on the 10th, Hurricane Daniel hit eastern Libya, causing serious floods. The floods not only destroyed much of the eastern city of Derna, but also claimed the lives of more than 5,300 people. The Red Cross warning is even more heart-wrenching, predicting that the death toll from the catastrophic flood will rise sharply, with at least 10,000 more missing.
The scale of the disaster was alarming, with flooding causing two dams to burst in eastern Liberia, causing severe damage. The flood was not just a natural disaster, but also a confluence of political divisions, economic instability, environmental degradation, and dilapidated infrastructure. Local official Shichem Abu Chikiwat said: "It is no exaggeration to say that a quarter of the city has disappeared and many buildings have collapsed. ”
The destructive power of the flood spread relentlessly, and the residents of the city of Derna were washed into the sea, and the bodies of the victims were filled with the sea and under the buildings. One resident, Santos Shuwaib, recalled the fear of being swept away by floodwaters, with bodies scattered around her and her family missing. Another resident, Mustafa Salem, lost 30 loved ones, all of whom died in a split second. The city fell into deep despair.
The rescue work was extremely difficult, with roads severely damaged and outside rescuers making it difficult for outside rescuers to enter Derna. There is no clean drinking water in the city, there is a shortage of medical supplies, and the only hospital is overwhelmed. Shanib, chairman of the National Committee on U.S.-Libya Relations, who has visited Drna frequently, described the condition of the hospital as chilling. In the face of such a catastrophe, the infrastructure of the city is clearly unable to withstand it.
Is all this a "natural disaster" or a "man-made disaster"? The analysis believes that the dam burst is only the fuse, and multiple factors such as political division, economic turmoil, environmental degradation, and dilapidated infrastructure are intertwined, resulting in this terrible disaster. Geography also exacerbates the risks, with the expansion of Mediterranean seas raising sea levels and coastal areas more vulnerable to flooding. Extreme weather brought about by a warming climate also increases the probability of disasters.
It is worth noting that Libya remains mired in political chaos, with two governments coexisting and failing to achieve national unity. This internal fragmentation makes it difficult to monitor and respond to disasters without timely warning and preparedness. And the city's infrastructure is in disrepair and cannot withstand such a huge natural disaster.
However, in the face of this disaster, we can also see the brilliance of human nature. The western government sent rescue teams to Derna, bringing urgently needed medicines and medical supplies. But long-standing East-West rifts and grievances remain, which will have a significant impact on subsequent rescue efforts.
The devastating floods in eastern Libya are a stark reminder that we must pay more attention to climate change, political stability, and infrastructure development. It is only through international cooperation and collective efforts that we can better meet the challenges of the future and avoid the recurrence of similar tragedies. At this time, we need to unite and strive for a better future.
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