Real Madrid Condoles With Libya After Deadly Floods Claim Over 2000 Lives

• Real Madridhave sympathised with Libya following deadly floods in the country
• The death toll from Libya stands at more than 2,000 people after the floods
• Storm Daniel caused devastating flooding across the North African country

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Real Madrid has sent their heartfelt condolences to the people of Libya after the North African nation was hit with a deadly flood which has claimed thousands of lives.

On Tuesday, September 12, Widespread flooding and mudslides caused by torrential rain destroyed many roads and homes in Libya, with over 10,000 people still missing after a powerful storm triggered devastating floods.

Real Madrid, in an official statement, expressed their deepest condolences and warmth to the families of the deceased in Libya as the Spanish club conveyed their support to the Libyans.

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According to CNN, at least 2,000 people have died, and 10,000 are missing after Storm Daniel dumped so much rain on Libya’s northeast that two dams collapsed, sending water into already inundated areas.

Meanwhile, Hichem Chkiouat, the minister of civil aviation for the government of Eastern Libya and a member of the emergency committee, has called the deadly floods a catastrophe, BBCreports.

Chkiouat stated that although they are «handling the situation,» they do not have the full capability and that international assistance is needed from nations like Turkey, Egypt, Italy, and Qatar.

The minister added that the fallen dam had not undergone maintenance in a while, which may have contributed to the dire situation.