Kuwait Foreign Ministry voices sorrow over Libya's storm

TUNIS, Sept 11: The death toll from the floods that swept several cities in eastern Libya surged to more than 2,000, while thousands are still missing, said Acting Libyan Prime Minister Osama Hammad Monday. In a press release, Hammad stressed that several residential neighborhoods disappeared after the floods swept them into the sea along with thousands of their residents, describing the situation as catastrophic. Yesterday, the Mediterranean storm Daniel swept several regions in eastern Libya, most notably the cities of Al-Bayda, Al-Marj, Sousse and Derna.

Meanwhile, The State of Kuwait expressed Monday sympathy and solidarity with Libya regarding the storm and floods that swept Eastern Libya claiming lives of thousands of people and wounding many others. Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences to the victims' families, wishing the injured s speedy recovery. (KUNA)