2 killed in Tripoli floods
TORRENTIAL downpours flooded the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Tuesday, killing two people, according to a statement by authorities and a local TV channel. Jumhouria Bank said an employee died due to an electric shock. The Tripoli Red Crescent said in a statement that it recovered the man’s body during the flooding. Rescue teams recovered … The post 2 killed in Tripoli floods appeared first on…
Torrential rains caused flooding in the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, according to official reports. One person perished due to an electric shock, while another was found dead in his submerged car, local media reported. The floodwaters persisted for a duration of two and a half hours, causing widespread devastation.
The mayor of Central Tripoli, Fadel Abu Arqoub, described the situation as catastrophic. The national electricity company had preemptively disconnected power in specific regions to prevent further harm to residences. Eyewitnesses confirmed that the deluge overwhelmed roads and inundated numerous vehicles.
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