• At least 2 dead in Tripoli after heavy rains trigger severe flooding, Libya

    ByRishav Kothari

    At least two people died after heavy rain flooded Tripoli, Libya, on October 13, 2026, submerging roads and homes, stranding motorists and disrupting electricity. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) recorded 152.5 mm (6.0 inches) at Souq al-Jumaa, while the Government of National Unity said the accumulation at Arada occurred during about two continuous hours.

  • Floods claim 2 lives in Libya, government declares a state of emergency

    ByRishav Kothari

    Floods struck Libya’s Sabha city and mountain valleys after heavy rainfall on September 14 and 15, 2024. Following the death of 2 individuals due to the floods, the government issued an order to form and emergency response team, and declared a state of emergency for the affected region.