Satellite photos of the city of Derna, which is at the centre of the devastation, days prior to the devastation showed idyllic blue water lapping along the coast of the densely-populated city.
Libya is politically divided between east and west and public services have crumbled since a 2011 NATO-backed uprising that prompted years of conflict.
Libya is politically divided between east and west and public services have crumbled since a 2011 NATO-backed uprising that prompted years of conflict.
Storm Daniel swept in over the Mediterranean on Sunday, swamping roads and destroying buildings in Derna, and hitting other settlements along the coast including Libyas second biggest city of Benghazi.