A special flight with rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations landed in Libya

A special team of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations with 50 rescuers arrived in Libya. About it reported in the department’s Telegram channel.

“The first 50 specialists from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations arrived in Libya. Russian specialists from the Leader Center will go to the city of Derna to carry out search and rescue operations“, the press service said.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations paid special attention to the fact that rescuers are equipped with all the necessary equipment to conduct search and rescue operations, including underwater. In addition, among them there are dog handlers.

Let us remind you that a plane with rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin, flew to Libya on the night of September 16. Specialists will work to eliminate the consequences of a powerful flood.

This flight of the Ministry of Emergency Situations was the second after the disaster – the last plane delivered humanitarian aid to Libya.

Let us remind you that on September 10, cyclone Daniel hit the north-east of Libya. He brought with him a stormy wind and downpours with thunderstorms.

Heavy rains caused severe floods. Water flooded many homes, hospitals and other civil infrastructure. In the cities that suffered the most from the disaster, a state of emergency was introduced.

The number of flood victims, according to the latest data, has exceeded 11 thousand people. In addition, more than 7 thousand are missing.