Residents of the coastal Libyan city of Zliten stated on Monday that they have witnessed no tangible action from Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh government committees formed to address the worsening groundwater flooding disaster.
In a statement read aloud that evening, locals demanded urgent solutions for their “afflicted” city, saying the dismal situation grows graver by the day. They accused officials of failing to ensure the safety of Zliten’s 350,000 inhabitants.
Citizens cited the near-drowning of a toddler who fell into a street pit earlier that day as evidence that the subsurface water crisis is spiraling out of control. The boy remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Locals have observed no practical measures implemented by response teams appointed by the prime minister on January 17th, the statement said. They insisted their cries are neither exaggerations nor scare tactics, but accurately reflect realities on the ground. All responsible parties were blamed for protecting townspeople.
While temporary water pumping and pit refills provide fleeting relief, Zliten still lacks sustainable remedies to contain the spreading threat. Experts are expected to visit soon to investigate rising groundwater levels.