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Heavy rains damage homes and businesses in Tripoli

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Heavy rains damage homes and businesses in Tripoli

Heavy rains caused water to accumulate in Tripoli and other parts of Libya, damaging homes, businesses and property. The United Nations mission in Libya is monitoring the effects of the bad weather and supporting authorities in rescue efforts and disaster prevention, according to Libya Herald.

Heavy rains caused water to accumulate in Tripoli and other parts of Libya, damaging homes, businesses and property, the United Nations in Libya said on Wednesday 14 October. The rainfall also disrupted residents’ daily lives and livelihoods, Libya Herald reports.

The UN said it was monitoring the consequences of the bad weather and expressed solidarity with those affected. It praised the efforts of national and local authorities, emergency teams and volunteers mobilised to help affected residents and ensure their safety. Heavy rains flood Tripoli.

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