The emergency room in Ghat, Libya, has issued a warning to residents of four neighborhoods, advising them to exercise extreme caution due to a potential water leak from the nearby wadi. The neighborhoods of Sha'biya Klalah, Tindmura, Al-Omarat, and Hay Djan are at risk. According to the emergency room, monitoring teams have detected a diversion in the wadi's water path, which may lead to water seepage into these areas.
The emergency room reported that the water level in the Alus area, south of Ghat municipality, has decreased, but monitoring of the water's movement and paths continues. Residents are urged to stay away from watercourses, flood paths, and low-lying areas, and to follow instructions from relevant authorities to ensure their safety. The emergency room assured that it will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates or alerts as necessary.
Earlier in the day, the emergency room in Ghat requested that residents of the Chinese Company and Sports neighborhoods be prepared to evacuate if needed, following a detected water leak from the wadi in the Alus area towards these neighborhoods. This warning comes as part of the ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of the water leak and ensure public safety.
The National Center for Meteorology issued a weather alert, warning of potential heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in the southwestern region of Libya. The alert advised residents to avoid approaching watercourses and to be cautious of flooding in low-lying areas. The center predicted that the weather conditions may lead to the flow of local watercourses and strong winds during thunderstorms.
The weather alert specifically mentioned the areas of Waw Al-Kabir, Ghat, Obari, Sebha, Marzouk, Al-Qatrun, Traghen, Al-Awinat, and some border areas with Chad, Niger, and Algeria as being at risk. The National Center for Meteorology urged residents to exercise caution and stay away from areas prone to flooding.
In a separate development, the Libyan government reported 147 injuries due to recent weather conditions. The government has been working to respond to the crisis and provide assistance to affected areas. The situation in Ghat and other areas affected by the weather conditions remains a priority for the authorities.
The emergency response efforts in Ghat and other areas are ongoing, with authorities working to mitigate the impact of the water leak and provide support to affected residents. The situation is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Key points
- The emergency room in Ghat has warned of a potential water leak into four neighborhoods, advising residents to exercise caution and stay away from watercourses and low-lying areas.
