Ahmed Mismari, the spokesperson for the Libyan National Army (LNA), revealed the extent of the destruction, stating, "Three bridges were destroyed. The flowing water carried away entire neighborhoods, eventually depositing them into the sea." The force of the rushing waters was so overwhelming that homes nestled in valleys were swept away by powerful, muddy currents, carrying vehicles and debris in their destructive path. Osama Aly, the head of Libya's Emergency and Ambulance authority, painted a grim picture of the disaster, underlining the challenges faced by rescue efforts. Phone lines in the city have been severed, complicating communication and rendering workers unable to enter Derna due to the extensive destruction.