At least 150 people were killed as a result of floods caused by heavy rains that fell in eastern Libya during the past days, an official told Agence France-Presse on Monday.

Media Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mohamed Masoud, told Agence France-Presse, "At least 150 people were killed as a result of the floods and torrents caused by Hurricane Daniel in Derna, the areas of Jabal Al-Akhdar, and the suburbs of Al-Marj, in addition to the huge material damage that befell public and private property."