Local News: Political News
The Red Crescent in Tarhuna declares a state of emergency due to weather fluctuations and heavy rains.
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Tripoli – March 17, 2026 (LANA) – The Libyan Red Crescent's Emergency and Ambulance Team in Tarhuna has declared a state of emergency and raised its alert level to full readiness due to the severe weather conditions and heavy rainfall currently affecting the city.In a statement posted on its official page today, Tuesday, the team explained that these measures are part of its proactive preparations to address any emergencies that may arise from the unstable weather and to ensure a rapid response to humanitarian cases and... Read more
Heavy rains flood streets in the city of Zawiya
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Zawiya, March 16, 2026 (LANA) – The city of Zawiya witnessed a significant rise in rainwater levels on Monday in several of its streets due to heavy rainfall, resulting in traffic disruptions in some neighborhoods.The municipality confirmed that emergency response teams are continuing their efforts to pump out the water and remove stranded vehicles to ensure the safety of citizens and restore normal traffic flow.The Libyan Red Crescent – Zawiya branch – declared a state of emergency and... Read more
Tuesday is an official holiday in Tripoli due to bad weather.
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Tripoli, March 16, 2026 (LANA) – The Tripoli Central Municipality announced this evening that tomorrow, Tuesday, will be an official holiday within its jurisdiction due to severe weather conditions and out of concern for public safety.The municipality explained that this decision was made in consultation with the mayors of the Greater Tripoli municipalities and in coordination with the municipality's crisis committee.The Tripoli Central Municipality exempted health facilities, banks, and... Read more
Heavy rainfall; citizens warned not to leave their homes due to strong winds and torrential rain.
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Tripoli, March 16, 2026 (LANA) – The capital, Tripoli, and cities in the western region have been experiencing a strong low-pressure system since last night, causing heavy rainfall. This has led to flooding on some roads and water accumulation in low-lying areas and residential neighborhoods in the capital and other cities.The heavy rainfall comes amidst warnings from the National Meteorological Center to citizens in the western region, particularly in Tripoli and its eastern areas, to remain indoors tonight and until tomorrow... Read more
Ministers of State Al-Hajjaji and Abu Qrain begin their duties following the handover ceremony.
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Tripoli, March 16, 2026 (LANA) – The Minister of State for Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence, Ziad Al-Hajjaji, and the Minister of State for Displaced Persons and Human Rights, Jamal Abu Qrain, assumed their duties at the Prime Minister's Office in Tripoli.The handover ceremony took place according to established administrative procedures, in the presence of specialized committees from the Cabinet Office.The files and responsibilities related to their work were transferred to... Read more
