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The Derna dam collapses were the catastrophic failures of two dams in Derna, Libya, on the night of 10–11 September 2023, in the aftermath of Storm Daniel.The collapse of the Derna Dam and the Abu Mansour Dam released an estimated 30 million cubic meters (39 million cubic yards) of water, [6] [7] causing flooding downstream as the Wadi Derna overflowed its banks.
Besor Stream is subject to annual flooding following heavy rains. Some Palestinians have claimed that Israel is at fault for the flooding, due to the opening of one or more dams opened upstream, [ 28 ] and in 2015, AFP posted a video showing flooding, entitled "Gaza village floods after Israel opens dam gates."
In September 2023, against the backdrop of the civil war, the rainfall from the Storm Daniel led to the collapse of two dams across the river, the Derna dam and the downstream Abu Mansour dam, causing catastrophic flooding in the city of Derna, which killed at least 4,000 people. [4] [5] [6] It was one of the deadliest dam failures in history.
A major incident was declared after heavy rainfall resulted in flooding, bringing widespread disruption across the south. In Pictures: Residents braced for evacuation as heavy rainfall causes flooding
More than 1,000 properties across England have flooded this week.
Photos and videos captured the "biblical devastation" in Asheville, North Carolina as residents scramble to find resources after flooding and power outages caused gas and water shortages.. Roads ...
Archaeological evidence suggested that after these ancient floods, many of the tomb's original contents were moved to protect them from further damage. Soon after his initial burial, Thutmose II's body was moved to the Deir el-Bahari Cache , where his mummy was uncovered in the 19th century.
Here's a look at the situation unfolding in the region through photos. ... Southeast Texas flooding: photos capture water rescues of people and pets and severe damage to homes ... USA TODAY Sports ...