ALBAWABA Two days prior to the devastating flood that ravaged the city of Derna and various regions in eastern Libya, a Libyan researcher named Atiyah Alhasadi, who also serves as the head of the "Vision" Foundation for Space Sciences, issued a dire warning to residents living in proximity to the Derna Valley according to alarabiya.net.
Al-Hasadi's early warnings were meticulously based on minute-by-minute observations of Storm Daniel's progression and a thorough analysis of weather conditions.
He and his dedicated team at "Vision" comprised of weather professionals and specialists left no stone unturned in their efforts to alert the authorities and the public to the imminent dangers.
Despite their best efforts, Al-Hasadi's warnings seemed to fall on deaf ears within the government. Tragically, their reluctance to heed these crucial alerts led to a catastrophic outcome.
The floodwaters engulfed Derna, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and the disappearance of thousands of residents from the city.
In interview with Al-Arabiya.net, Al-Hasadi expressed his deep concern and frustration about the lack of response to his warnings.
His professionalism and dedication to the safety of the people were evident as he tirelessly monitored the storm's development and issued numerous alerts about the impending risks faced by the cities in eastern Libya.
Yet, regrettably, his urgent pleas and valuable insights went largely unnoticed by those in positions of authority.
The tragedy reached its devastating peak when, just hours before the disaster struck, Al-Hasadi took to his Facebook page to issue one final, desperate plea.
He implored the immediate evacuation of areas surrounding the Derna Valley and the relocation of its residents to safer grounds. Sadly, this last attempt to save lives also went unnoticed by the majority.
