Five planes arrived at Benina Airport in Benghazi city from the UAE. Wam
Five planes arrived at Benina Airport in Benghazi city from the UAE. Wam
Five planes arrived at Benina Airport in Benghazi city from the UAE. Wam
Five planes arrived at Benina Airport in Benghazi city from the UAE. Wam

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UAE rescue teams arrive in Libya to help search for Storm Daniel flood survivors

Five planes carrying urgent aid and medical supplies land at Benina Airport in Benghazi

The National

September 14, 2023

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Five planes carrying three rescue teams, urgent relief aid and medical supplies have arrived in Benina Airport in Libya.

The flights were operated as part of the air bridge set up by the UAE government to help victims of the flooding caused by Storm Daniel.

On board were 64 people, part of the search-and-rescue teams helping the search for survivors, according to state news agency Wam.

More than 10,000 people are missing in Libya after Storm Daniel caused devastating floods. Islam Alatrash for The National
More than 10,000 people are missing in Libya after Storm Daniel caused devastating floods. Islam Alatrash for The National
Debris lies in a street after the deadly storm hit. Islam Alatrash for The National
Debris lies in a street after the deadly storm hit. Islam Alatrash for The National
Authorities have said bodies are buried under rubble in cities including Derna. Islam Alatrash for The National
Authorities have said bodies are buried under rubble in cities including Derna. Islam Alatrash for The National
Thousands have been killed in the storm, with officials describing the death toll as 'huge'. Islam Alatrash for The National
Thousands have been killed in the storm, with officials describing the death toll as 'huge'. Islam Alatrash for The National
Flash floods engulfed towns in eastern Libya. Islam Alatrash for The National
Flash floods engulfed towns in eastern Libya. Islam Alatrash for The National
Buildings crumbled as floodwaters hit. Islam Alatrash for The National
Buildings crumbled as floodwaters hit. Islam Alatrash for The National
Hundreds of families have been displaced by the damage, with some taking shelter in schools and government buildings. Islam Alatrash for The National
Hundreds of families have been displaced by the damage, with some taking shelter in schools and government buildings. Islam Alatrash for The National
Storm Daniel brought heavy rain and strong winds to the region. Islam Alatrash for The National
Storm Daniel brought heavy rain and strong winds to the region. Islam Alatrash for The National
Roads and buildings have been destroyed. Islam Alatrash for The National
Roads and buildings have been destroyed. Islam Alatrash for The National
The conflict in Libya has left a legacy of dilapidated infrastructure. Islam Alatrash for The National
The conflict in Libya has left a legacy of dilapidated infrastructure. Islam Alatrash for The National
Many of those missing are believed to have been carried away by the floodwaters. Islam Alatrash for The National
Many of those missing are believed to have been carried away by the floodwaters. Islam Alatrash for The National
The rushing waters left debris strewn across streets. Islam Alatrash for The National
The rushing waters left debris strewn across streets. Islam Alatrash for The National
Rescue operations have been hindered by damage to roads in some areas. Islam Alatrash for The National
Rescue operations have been hindered by damage to roads in some areas. Islam Alatrash for The National
The UAE is among the countries to send search and rescue teams to Libya. Islam Alatrash for The National
The UAE is among the countries to send search and rescue teams to Libya. Islam Alatrash for The National
Authorities in eastern Libya have said the country is not equipped to handle the level of flooding that hit cities. Islam Alatrash for The National
Authorities in eastern Libya have said the country is not equipped to handle the level of flooding that hit cities. Islam Alatrash for The National
The Norwegian Refugee Council has said Libya faces a 'disastrous situation'. Islam Alatrash for The National
The Norwegian Refugee Council has said Libya faces a 'disastrous situation'. Islam Alatrash for The National
The UN has said emergency teams are to be sent to Libya to offer assistance. Islam Alatrash for The National
The UN has said emergency teams are to be sent to Libya to offer assistance. Islam Alatrash for The National

To date, the UAE has sent 200 tonnes of aid via eight planes to Libya in the wake of the deadly flooding on Sunday.

At least 30,000 people have been displaced in the eastern city of Derna, the International Organisation for Migration in Libya said on Wednesday.

About 3,000 people were displaced in Albayda, 1,000 in Almkheley and 2,085 in Benghazi, the UN agency said on X, formerly Twitter.

It added that the number of deaths was currently unverified.

Pharaoh's curse

British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.

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Updated: September 14, 2023, 9:56 AM`
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