Heavy rain paralyzes movement in Libya and floods main roads

Floods paralyze movement inLibyaIt raises controversy about infrastructure readiness During the past hours, several Libyan cities witnessed heavy rains that caused water levels to rise and submerge main roads, paralyzing traffic and disrupting daily life. The country is preparing for another wave of bad weather in the coming hours.

A wave of rain disrupts daily life Video clips and photos posted by activists on social media showed the streets in the capital

Tripoli
And citiesCornerAndBenghaziIt has turned into water pools. Water flooded roads, drowned cars, and detained citizens in various places. The floods also swept away shops and homes, deepening the crisis.Warnings and suspension of studyThe Tripoli Municipality called on residents to stay in their homes and not go out except for extreme necessity. The Ambulance and Emergency Service also issued warnings about the danger of flowing valleys in the western region. At the same time, classes were suspended in a number of schools in the affected cities to ensure the safety of students.

Accusations of negligence and lack of preparedness
As in every rainy season, these incidents revived the discussion about the weak preparedness of the Libyan authorities and the lack of preparation for water drainage networks. Citizens harshly criticized the responsible authorities, accusing them of wasting billions of dinars on infrastructure projects that did not provide effective solutions, which exacerbated the suffering with every wave of rain.

New warnings
Meteorological agencies have warned of the continuation of strong weather disturbances in the coming days, expected to affect most regions of the country. She called on residents to be cautious and take the necessary measures to avoid any additional risks.

This situation once again raises questions about the government’s priorities and the extent of infrastructure readiness to deal with recurring climate changes.
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