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10,000 still missing after devastating flood in Libya

At least one official put the death toll at more than 5,000 in Derna, though the final tally could be much higher.

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ASSOCIATED PRESS

A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods in Libya that broke dams and swept away entire neighborhoods in multiple coastal towns, the destruction appeared greatest in Derna city.
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A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
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A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
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A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
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A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
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A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
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A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
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A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
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A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
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A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
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PLANET LABS PBC VIA AP

This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows Derna, Libya, on Sept. 2, before flooding. The destruction came to Derna and other parts of eastern Libya on Sunday night, Sept. 10.
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PLANET LABS PBC VIA AP

This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows flooding in Derna, Libya, on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

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