‘Ferocious strength’ of storm that caused Libya’s devastating floods was powered by climate change, scientists say.

The cyclone that caused devastating floods in Libya is the latest extreme weather event to carry the hallmarks of climate change, scientists say.

The Mediterranean storm dumped torrential rain on the Libyan coast set off flooding that’s killed thousands of people. The death toll has risen to over 5,100 with thousands still missing.

Storm Daniel – dubbed a ‘medicane’ for its hurricane-like characteristics – drew enormous energy from extremely warm sea water. And a warmer atmosphere holds more water vapour that can fall as rain, experts say.

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