Libya declares state of extreme emergency over groundwater crisis in Zliten - Dailynewsegypt

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Libya declares state of extreme emergency over groundwater crisis in Zliten - Dailynewsegypt

The Libyan government, backed by the parliament, declared a state of extreme emergency in the city of Zliten in the west of the country on Tuesday, due to the rising groundwater levels. The government urged all relevant authorities to take the necessary extraordinary measures to deal with the situation, including protecting the city’s residents from the hazards of this water and helping them cope with its effects. The Energy and Natural Resource…