Shafaq News/ Lebanon is experiencingheavy snowfall and severe weather conditions as a winter storm sweeps acrossthe country, closing institutions and roads, and prompting emergencyevacuations affecting 130 people, according to the Lebanese National NewsAgency (NNA).
As storm "Adam"intensified early Tuesday, snowfall covered Mount Terbol in northern Lebanonand the entire Minieh coastline for the first time in years, as snow reachedelevations as low as 200 meters, disrupting transportation.
In Sidon, heavy snowfall blanketedthe streets in the early morning, forcing most schools to shut down, whilefreezing winds paralyzed fishing activity at Sidon’s port.
In Mount Lebanon’s Chouf region,blizzard conditions cut off roads at elevations of 700 meters and above,halting traffic and forcing schools and businesses to close. The extremeweather set record-low temperatures, further compounding disruptions.
Meanwhile, the Union ofMunicipalities of Jurd El-Kaytaa in northern Lebanon reported that armypersonnel conducted 17 emergency rescue operations under the supervision of theLebanese Red Cross, assisting individuals stranded by the heavy snowfall, withinitial reports indicating that most were stranded in vehicles and homes.
Snow was also recorded in the IqlimAl-Tuffah region and several villages in the Nabatieh area, leading to roadclosures and the suspension of university and school operations. Emergencyresponders, including the Lebanese Army, have been deployed to high-altitudeareas to assist families and prevent further isolation.
The Ministry of Public Works andTransport emphasized in a statement on X that teams are “working tirelessly toclear roads, remove snow, and spread salt in key areas” to prevent furtherdisruptions, urging residents to remain indoors unless travel is necessary.
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