Lebanon’s “Worst Drought on Record” Threatens Vital Sectors - Beirut Today

Lebanon’s “Worst Drought on Record” Threatens Vital Sectors - Beirut Today

On Tuesday, Reuters reported that water levels in the LitaniRiver, Lebanon’s largest reservoir, have fallen to historic lows in what is described as the country’s “worst drought on record”. According to the report, the Litani River National Authority indicated that inflows to the Qaraoun Lake during this year’s wet season did not exceed 45 million cubic meters, well below the

Lebanon is thrown into a water crisis as it experiences the worst drought on record

The impacts of Lebanon’s dry conditions are evident at the Mseilha Dam in Batroun, Lebanon. Reuters / Mohamed Azakir By Anders Lorenzen Lebanon, a Middle Eastern country, is grappling with a water scarcity crisis as it battles the worst drought on record.  The country’s largest water reservoir, positioned on the Litani River, has experienced historic low levels. Lebanon’s worst drought on record This comes amid the country’s worst drought on rec…