The deadly aftermath of dam failures: Derna and New Orleans
Over 11,000 have died in Derna due to deadly dams, with many similarities to the aftermath of Katrina in New Orleans that claimed over a thousand lives.
The recent flooding in Derna, Libya, that has left over 11,000 dead bears a tragic similarity to the flooding of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
In both cases, the failure of dams and levees led to catastrophic flooding that overwhel…
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