Libya is witnessing on Wednesday a national day of mourning for the victims of the Mediterranean storm "Daniel" that hit the eastern region of the country a year ago.
This came in a statement by the Government of National Unity on Tuesday evening, on the eve of the first anniversary of the storm that caused the death and disappearance of thousands of Libyans.
"Wednesday is a national day of mourning and flags will be flown at half-mast in memory of the victims of the floods that swept the city of Derna and its surroundings last year. All state institutions will operate normally on Wednesday." The statement says.
Meanwhile, the parallel government in the east of the country announced that Wednesday is an official holiday in mourning for the victims of the floods caused by Storm Daniel in the city of Derna and other cities in the east of the country.
On September 10, 2023, Storm Daniel hit cities in eastern Libya, especially Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Al-Marj and Susa, while Derna was the most affected by the collapse of the city's dams.
While there is no final death toll yet, the death toll is estimated to have reached more than 4,333, according to official statistics and estimates by international organizations, which also indicated that the registered missing persons reached 8,500 people.
The United Nations said in a statement: "A year after Storm Daniel and the devastating floods that struck Derna and surrounding areas in eastern Libya, we commend the resilience and strength of the communities that have worked tirelessly to recover from the disaster.
