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Death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya as floods devastate coastal city

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The death toll from floods in Libya’s eastern Libyan city of Derna has soared to over 11,300 as search efforts continue.

Marie el-Drese, secretary general of aid group Libyan Red Crescent said that a further 10,100 are reported missing in the coastal city.

Storm Daniel caused deadly flooding in many eastern towns, but the worst-hit was Derna.

As the storm pounded the coast on Sunday night, Derna residents said they heard loud explosions when the dams outside the city collapsed.

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