Satellite images have shown the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding in Libya which has seen neighbourhoods washed away and killed thousands of people.

More than 5,000 bodies have been recovered after the events of the last few days – the remains of at least 2,000 people have been found in the city of Derna alone.

At least 30,000 people have been displaced after Tuesday’s disaster, caused by the impact of Storm Daniel on the region two days earlier.

Two sliding images show how Derna looked before the disaster unfolded – and how the collapse of a dam along the Wadi Derna river changed the area forever.

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People walk between the debris in Derna

A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12., 2023. Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods in Libya that broke dams and swept away entire neighborhoods in multiple coastal towns, the destruction appeared greatest in Derna city. (AP Photo/Jamal Alkomaty)
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The city of Derna has been transformed by the disaster. Pic: AP

A view shows a flooded road, after a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hit Libya, in Derna, Libya September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT
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The flooding has washed away much of Derna’s infrastructure. Pic: Reuters/Esam Omran Al-Fetori

People walk through debris after a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hit Libya, in Derna Pic:Ali M.Bomhadi/Reuters
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People have been forced to walk through debris after the storms and heavy rainfall

Members of Libyan Red Crescent Ajdabiya work in an area affected by flooding, in Derna, Libya Pic:Libyan Red Crescent Ajdabiy/Reuters
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Rescue efforts are ongoing in many parts of Derna. Pic: Libyan Red Crescent Ajdabiya/Reuters

Cars stacked on top of each other. Pic: Libyan government via AP
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The flooding left cars stacked on top of each other. Pic: Libyan government via AP

A man stands next to a damaged car, after a powerful storm and heavy rainfall hit Libya, in Derna, Libya September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE
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An overturned car sits within the devastation left behind in Derna. Pic: Esam Omran Al-Fetori/Reuters

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Body bags are lined up on a street in Derna, Libya
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Officials fear the number of people who have died will rise further

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As many as 2,000 people may have died in Derna