The management of the "Tobacco and Tobacco Monopoly" in Akkar announced in a statement that "tobacco farms in the Akkar plain have begun to suffer crop losses due to the spread of a disease known as 'zabul' or 'paralysis,' also referred to as black mold, which reduces production and leads to an inability to deliver the allowed quantity to the Tobacco and Tobacco Monopoly management. It is noteworthy that last year's season was affected by mildew and spot disease in the fields, resulting in a reduction of approximately 30% in annual production compared to the general average."