Rescuers look for 10,100 missing in Libya after flood death toll rises to 11,300

Relief efforts have been slowed by the destruction after several bridges that connect the city were destroyed.

The disaster in Derna has killed thousands of people (AP)

Libyan authorities have blocked civilians from entering the flood-stricken eastern city of Derna to allow search teams to look through mud and wrecked buildings for 10,100 missing people, as the known death toll rose to 11,300.

The disaster after two dams collapsed in heavy rains and sent a massive flood gushing into the Mediterranean city early on Monday underlined both the storm’s intensity and Libya’s vulnerability.