LONDON -- The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Libya has surpassed 11,000, according to the Libyan Red Crescent.

The Libyan Red Crescent said Friday that at least 11,300 people had died and another 10,100 were reported missing.

Mediterranean storm Daniel is behind the widespread flooding in the North African nation, as it washed away entire neighborhoods over the weekend and swept bodies out to sea.

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The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Libya has surpassed 11,000, according to the Libyan Red Crescent.{ai:summary}In Eastern Libya, over 11,000 people have died and 10,100 are missing due to devastating floods caused by Mediterranean storm Daniel. Entire neighborhoods have been washed away and bodies swept out to sea. #disaster

Flood death toll in eastern Libya tops 11,000 as over 10,000 others remain missing

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