Death toll soars to 11,300 after flooding in Libyan coastal city of Derna

Damage from massive flooding is seen in Derna, Libya (Yousef Murad/AP)

The death toll in Libya’s coastal city of Derna has soared to 11,300 as search efforts continue following a massive flood fed by the breaching of two dams in heavy rains, the Libyan Red Crescent said.

Marie el-Drese, secretary-general of the aid group, told The Associated Press that a further 10,100 people are reported missing in the Mediterranean city.