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Libya flood: UN revises death toll, says at least 3,958 persons have died, over 9000 still missing

As per the updated report, over 9000 people are still missing, according to CNN. However, the OCHA, in its previous report, said at least 11,300 people died in Derna due to devastating flooding, citing the Libyan Red Crescent figures for Saturday's report, according to CNN. 

Libya floods: Death toll in Derna reaches 11,300, over 10,000 people still missing

The death toll in Derna, a coastal city in Libya, has risen to 11,300 as search efforts continue in the wake of a catastrophic flood

Libya declares emergency as flash floods kill over 2000, around 10,000 reported missing

The east Libyan government's prime minister, Osama Hamad, has declared Derna a disaster zone after torrential rains and floods damaged parts of the city. In addition, the government has announced a state of emergency and discontinued schools as a precaution ahead of a storm. 

USA: Over 70,000 people stranded at the ‘Burning Man’ festival in Nevada desert for days after heavy rains, one person dead

US President Joe Biden has been updated on the plight of over 70,000 individuals stranded in Nevada's Black Rock Desert after rainfall on Sunday turned the area into a sea of sticky filth. In a statement, the White House said administration officials are monitoring the situation and communicating with state and local officials.

Himachal floods: NDRF rescues 51 people stranded in Mandi cloud burst sites

The Himalayan state has reported widespread destruction and deaths due to heavy rains, landslides, and cloudbursts reported from different parts of the state.

Himachal Pradesh: Several houses collapse as massive landslide hits Kullu district

In the clip, several houses are seen collapsing like a deck of cards in the Anni town of Kullu district. According to officials, there were no immediate reports of any casualties or injuries in the incident so far.

As Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh battles devastating floods, the party focuses on Rahul Gandhi’s tourism in neighbouring Ladakh

Rahul Gandhi the owner-operator of 'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan' is in Ladakh at a time when Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh is witnessing the worst natural calamity in the last 50 years

Himachal floods: Air Force choppers carry out 50+ sorties in 48 hours, rescue over 780 citizens in Kangra

Earlier, on Wednesday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conducted an aerial survey of the flood-hit regions of Indora and Fatehpur in the Kangra district.

Himachal rains: Several houses collapse amid incessant rainfall

A hill collapsed in the Krishna Nagar area in Shimla, following which, around five to seven houses collapsed.

Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rains claim 50 lives, houses washed away in flash floods, roads blocked in catastrophic landslides

In light of the unfortunate situation, the state has decided not to hold any cultural festivities for Independence Day.

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