Heavy rains between the cities of Bani Walid and Tarhuna at Wadi Washtata caused torrents to flow and closed the road linking the two cities, resulting in the death of a citizen and the sweeping and drowning of a number of cars.
As a result of the rains and floods, the Ambulance and Emergency Department confirmed the death of a citizen in the Washata area in Bani Walid due to the floods, and the evacuation of the “51” buildings in the city, which are inhabited by 25 families.
The agency also explained that it may be forced to evacuate other areas if the danger index rises.
For its part, the Tarhuna Security Directorate announced the closure of the road linking the cities of Tarhuna and Bani Walid until further notice due to the bad weather conditions, rainfall, and the flow of the Washtata Valley, before returning today and allowing vehicles to cross again.
The Red Crescent, Bani Walid branch, also called on citizens to exercise caution and stay away from valleys and surrounding roads for their safety.
While the Director of the Ambulance and Emergency Department Office in Bani Walid, Muhammad Abu al-Niran, reported that their teams are ready in the city with expectations of heavy rain falling on Monday evening in quantities exceeding what fell last night.
In turn, the Director of Ambulance and Emergency in Bani Walid confirmed their continued communication with the Meteorological Center and other relevant authorities in the municipality to ensure that the low pressure system is overcome.
The Director of the Media Office at the National Center for Meteorology, Mohieddine Ramadan, warned in a statement to Al-Ahrar of the flow of valleys and torrents, stressing that the rains will be heavier in the city of Bani Walid.
The National Center of Meteorology also reported that good to heavy rain fell on Sunday evening in Bani Walid, Tarhuna, Al-Araban, Gharyan, Al-Qawasim, Al-Qalaa, Qamata and Kikla, exceeding 50 mm in some places.
The center added that clouds are still increasing today in most areas of the northwest and center, with a chance of moderate rain, especially in Bani Walid and Tarhuna, and heavy in some of these areas, accompanied by thunderstorms, which caused valleys to flow and water to collect in low-lying areas.
Source: Libya Al-Ahrar Channel
2024-09-25 16:58:19