Libya floods: Families' heartbreak as rescuers search for survivors

Hassan El Salheen, in Egypt, cries after burying the repatriated body of his son, AlyMore than 5,300 people are dead and thousands more are missing after ferocious flooding was unleashed on the Libyan city of Derna. Entire neighbourhoods were dragged into the sea as tsunami-like floodwater swept through the eastern city after two dams burst.Rescue workers have been digging through the ruins of collapsed buildings in a desperate search to find survivors, but hope is beginning to wane.Mohamed Atef's mother, in Bani Swief province, Egypt, weeps as she tells of how son is still missing in LibyaEgypt recovered more than 80 bodies of Egyptians who died in Libya's floods, the emigration ministry saidThe bodies were buried in their respective towns in Egypt, the ministry addedAt Al Sharief village in Egypt, a man shows a photo of his brother Aly, who died along with his three cousins in LibyaIn Derna, the muddy streets were lined with the ruins of wrecked cars and rubble from collapsed buildin

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Libya floods: Families' heartbreak as rescuers search for survivors
Hassan El Salheen, weeps after burying the repatriated body of his son, Aly,
Hassan El Salheen, in Egypt, cries after burying the repatriated body of his son, Aly

More than 5,300 people are dead and thousands more are missing after ferocious flooding was unleashed on the Libyan city of Derna.

Entire neighbourhoods were dragged into the sea as tsunami-like floodwater swept through the eastern city after two dams burst.

Rescue workers have been digging through the ruins of collapsed buildings in a desperate search to find survivors, but hope is beginning to wane.

Mohamed Atef's mother, cries as her son is missing in Libya after Storm Daniel hit the country, at Al Sharief village in Bani Swief province, EgyptMohamed Atef's mother, cries as her son is missing in Libya after Storm Daniel hit the country, at Al Sharief village in Bani Swief province, Egypt
Mohamed Atef's mother, in Bani Swief province, Egypt, weeps as she tells of how son is still missing in Libya
Members of the rescue team from the Egyptian army inspect the damaged areasMembers of the rescue team from the Egyptian army inspect the damaged areas
Egypt recovered more than 80 bodies of Egyptians who died in Libya's floods, the emigration ministry said
People gather as their relatives are missing in Libya after Storm Daniel hit the country, at Al Sharief village in Bani Swief province, EgyptPeople gather as their relatives are missing in Libya after Storm Daniel hit the country, at Al Sharief village in Bani Swief province, Egypt
The bodies were buried in their respective towns in Egypt, the ministry added
A man shows a photo of his brother Aly, who died along with his three cousins in Libya after Storm Daniel hit the countryA man shows a photo of his brother Aly, who died along with his three cousins in Libya after Storm Daniel hit the country
At Al Sharief village in Egypt, a man shows a photo of his brother Aly, who died along with his three cousins in Libya
People walk next to damaged houses, following a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hitting the country, in Derna, LibyaPeople walk next to damaged houses, following a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hitting the country, in Derna, Libya
In Derna, the muddy streets were lined with the ruins of wrecked cars and rubble from collapsed buildings
Rescue workers look through rubbleRescue workers look through rubble
The mayor of Derna said rescue workers have arrived from Egypt, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Qatar
Turkey's rescue team joins search and rescue operationsTurkey's rescue team joins search and rescue operations
About 30,000 people are estimated to have been displaced, officials in Libya said
Rescue teams and the Libyan Red Crescent search for victims in the seaRescue teams and the Libyan Red Crescent search for victims in the sea
Rescue teams and the Libyan Red Crescent search for victims in the sea
Turkey's rescue team joins search and rescue operationsTurkey's rescue team joins search and rescue operations
Authorities say there is an urgent need for rescue workers who specialise in recovering bodies
Members of the Egyptian army inspect the damageMembers of the Egyptian army inspect the damage
Members of the Egyptian army inspect the damage

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