"Climate Change Made Libya's Deadly Rainfall Up To 50 Times More Likely"

"BERLIN - Climate Change made the heavy rainfall that led to deadly floods in Libya up to 50 times more likely, scientists said on Tuesday.

The powerful Sept. 10 storm caused two dams to break, inundating Libya's eastern city of Derna and killing thousands of people. Residential blocks built along a typically dry riverbank toppled, as the swollen river undermined foundations.

Building in flood plains, poor dam condition, long-lasting armed conflict and other local factors played a role in the disaster."

Riham Alkousaa reports for Reuters September 19, 2023.