Greece's armed forces have announced a three-day period of national mourning following a road accident in flood-ravaged Libya, which killed five members of a military rescue team.
People look for survivors on Sept. 13, 2023, in Derna, Libya, after two dams unleashed a massive flash flood that killed thousands of people."We are all shocked by the deaths of rescuers who were participating in a humanitarian mission to show solidarity to the suffering Libyan people," Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou said."I am deeply saddened by their unexpected death.
Heavy rains from Mediterranean storm Daniel caused massive flooding across eastern Libya a week ago. It overwhelmed the two dams, sending a wall of water through the coastal city of Derna, killing at least 11,000 people. More than 10,000 people are missing, and presumed dead. Entire neighborhoods have been destroyed as flood waters swept bridges, cars and people out to sea.in central Greece, where many areas remain flooded.
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