Storm Daniel Causes Flooding in Libya

On 10 September, after its journey through the Mediterranean Basin, Storm Daniel hit the Libyan cities of Derna and Benghazi, wiping off buildings and catching citizens by surprise. Two days after the landfall, over 8,000 people are reported missing, with 5,200 confirmed casualties. 

These two images, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 2 and 12 September, show the Libyan desert before and after the aftermath of Storm Daniel. The image on the left depicts the desert in its normal state, while the image on the right shows the flooded areas in cyan and blue tones.

Copernicus Sentinel Satellite data allow to identify and map flood-affected areas in high definition, ensuring accurate monitoring and timely response during flooding events.