Devastation in Akkar: Evacuations of Affected Residents Continue

The results of the heavy rainfall that hit the Wadi Khaled area, particularly the villages and towns of Akrum and the northern and northeastern regions of Akkar Governorate, have become evident. The infrastructure of many villages in Wadi Khaled has been severely damaged, especially those located on the Lebanese bank of the Great River. The area has turned into a disaster zone. The floods have eroded main and agricultural roads, invaded orchards and fields, and affected dozens of homes and hundreds of tents of displaced Syrian families. The army, along with the Lebanese Red Cross, civil defense teams, and volunteers, have been continuing the evacuation operations for affected residents since last night. The mayor of Al-Ghamayer, Rajem Ais, described the disaster as greatly severe, thanking the army and all rescue teams for their presence and support for the locals. He stated, “Our areas have faced natural disasters more than once, but today is the harshest and most painful,” advising officials that if they cannot bear the responsibility of supporting and assisting the people, they should refrain from simply sending teams to assess the situation, as the locals are tired of promises.