
A general view shows a flooded street after heavy rain in Tripoli, Libya, 03 October 2011. According to media sources, thousands of people fled the home town of ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi early 03 October, as the rebels prepared for a major offensive on the city. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

A general view shows a flooded street after heavy rain in Tripoli, Libya, 03 October 2011. According to media sources, thousands of people fled the home town of ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi early 03 October, as the rebels prepared for a major offensive on the city. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

A Libyan father and his child wade through flooding waters following heavy rain in Tripoli, Libya, 03 October 2011. According to media sources, thousands of people fled the home town of ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi early 03 October, as the rebels prepared for a major offensive on the city. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

A truck is submerged in floods after heavy rain in Tripoli, Libya, 03 October 2011. According to media sources, thousands of people fled the home town of ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi early 03 October, as the rebels prepared for a major offensive on the city. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

A car is submerged in floods after heavy rain in Tripoli, Libya, 03 October 2011. According to media sources, thousands of people fled the home town of ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi early 03 October, as the rebels prepared for a major offensive on the city. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

A general view shows flooded area after heavy rain in Tripoli, Libya, 03 October 2011. According to media sources, thousands of people fled the home town of ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi early 03 October, as the rebels prepared for a major offensive on the city. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI