Libyan authorities have recovered 69 more bodies of local residents of the coastal city of Derna, who have drowned in the city where the collapse of two dams unleashed a massive flash flood on September 10.
The bodies were recovered between 6th and 10th of October, according to Ahmed Al-Mesmari, the spokesman of the Libyan National Army (LNA).
This brings the death toll of floods in Derna to 4278, Al-Mesmari said.
The massive flash flood that has left thousands dead and missing came as eastern Libya was lashed by the hurricane-strength Storm Daniel on September 10.
The storm affected several cities, including Benghazi, Bayda, Al Marj, and Soussa, resulting in massive destruction of infrastructure and a significant loss of life.
Derna was hardest hit by the deadly flooding, causing the city’s dams to burst, washing away homes and people.