More than 5,800 people have been displaced in the Ghat region of southwest Libya after heavy rains caused severe flooding in the cities of Ghat and Tahala.
According to the International Organization for Migration, most of the displaced have taken refuge with relatives, while others are being housed in camps and schools.
In a statement on its Facebook page, the organization detailed the distribution of the displaced: 720 people in Tahala, 3,280 in Ghat, 100 in Wadi Essien, and 1,725 in Barkat.
The southwest region has been hit by heavy rains over the past few days, leading to flooding in several areas, particularly Tahala. The municipal council declared the area a disaster zone last Friday and called on all relevant authorities and organizations for assistance as many residents were forced to flee.
The floods have also caused significant damage to electricity and communication networks in Tahala, Barkat, Al-Awainat, and Ghat.
