Beirut, February 2 (Prensa Latina) For the second day in a row, Storm Farah is affecting several regions of Lebanon with temperatures falling below zero this morning and heavy snow in the mountains.
According to the Department of Estimates of the Department of Meteorology of the General Directorate of Civil Aviation, the occurrence of Farah will continue this Thursday in the country and in the eastern Mediterranean basin, accompanied by heavy rains and snow, as well as cold polar winds that intensify it speed at 90 kilometers per hour.
Snow-capped highlands and mountain peaks 1,000 meters above sea level blocked roads and trails in Akkar, Baalbek and Jounieh towns while rain caused property damage in Saida, Tyre, Nabatiyeh and Al-Danniyeh.
According to the news agency, the storm in southern Tire caused heavy casualties on citrus and banana plantations, and winds uprooted tents and crops.
In this regard, the excavators of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, as well as civil defense teams, are working to open the main and most important roads between cities, facilitating traffic and ensuring pedestrian safety.
At the same time, the traffic control center urged citizens to exercise caution when driving for fear of slipping and accidents due to deteriorating weather conditions.
In a statement, Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud warned against driving near the capital’s coastal ledge due to high sea waves resulting from the storm to ensure the safety of residents.
Meteorological estimates suggest that Lebanon could experience another colder depression with increased rain and snowfall between late this week and early next week.
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