Skopje, 14 September 2023 (MIA) - The national Red Cross is organizing a fundraising appeal in response to the devastating flooding in Libya, which left more than 5,000 people dead and around 10,000 are believed missing.

As a sign of solidarity with the Libyan population, the Red Cross announced that all interested legal entities and citizens can donate to its appeal to raise funds for those affected.

To donate, please go to:

North Macedonia's Red Cross Solidarity Fund account: 300000001327966, taxpayer number 4030984271620, Komercijalna banka, with a note "help for flood-hit Libyan population".

Donations of Mden 100 can also be made by calling 143-400 either through Macedonian Telekom or A1, the release notes.

For donations in foreign currency:

NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION: RED CROSS OF THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

BANK NAME: KOMERCIJALNA BANKA AD SKOPJE

BANK ADDRESS: UL. ORCE NIKOLOV NO.3, 1000 SKOPJE, MACEDONIA

BANK ACCOUNT: 300000000000133 25730522-11

SWIFT CODE: KOBSMK2X

IBAN CODE: MK07300701000001228

"On Sunday 10 September, Storm Daniel hit north-eastern Libya, causing strong winds and sudden heavy rainfall, destroying several cities on the Mediterranean coast. Infrastructure has been severely damaged, as well as the road and telecommunications network. One of the worst affected areas is the city of Derna, where the death toll passed 5,000. The flood caused by the strong storm destroyed damns, causing flash floods which destroyed a fourth of the city, carrying away buildings along with inhabitants, the streets are covered in rubble, mud and debris. Around 10,000 people are presumed missing," the Red Cross said. ssh/nn/

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