A recent United Nations (UN) report has heightened concerns in Libya by suggesting that two additional dams in the country might be at risk of bursting.

As of yesterday, a CNN report indicated that the death toll from flooding in Libya had reached 11,300, with rescue teams searching for around 10,000 missing individuals.

It's worth noting that local residents and rescue teams have been diligently recovering the bodies of those who were swept away by the historic rainfall, which caused dam breaches and unleashed massive floodwaters through the heart of Derna.

However, as fear continues to grip the North African nation, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) issued a report on Sunday, stating that two more dams, which were reportedly under immense pressure, might be at risk of breaking.

These dams in question are the Jaza Dam, located between the partially destroyed city of Darna and Benghazi, and the Qattara Dam near Benghazi, according to OCHA.

It's worth noting that the UN agency's report contradicts the country's authorities' statement, which claimed that both dams were in good condition and operational. According to the OCHA, authorities were in the process of installing pumps at the Jaza Dam to alleviate the pressure.

Previously, we reported that Derna was severely affected by a powerful storm a week ago, primarily due to the breach of two dams. While initial reports suggested around a hundred casualties, subsequent reports have indicated that thousands of people have lost their lives, with thousands more still unaccounted for.

Although precise figures are not yet available from the authorities, Derna had an approximate population of 100,000 residents before the disaster.

This news outlet understands that concerns regarding water safety in Derna are escalating in Libya.