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L'Orient-Le Jour
02-08-2025
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Arida residents fear flooding of the al-Kabir River due to public works ministry projects
Residents of the border town of Arida in Akkar district, northern Lebanon, have expressed worries that their homes and fields might flood because of a dam built by the Public Works Ministry at the mouth of the Nahr al-Kabir River. This is due to work carried out to reopen the Arida border crossing between Lebanon and Syria and to make it easier for cars and buses to pass, our northern Lebanon correspondent reports. During a symbolic sit-in on Saturday in front of the Arida border post, they also protested the disruptions and additional expenses these projects cause fishermen, who are now forced to moor their boats outside the fishing port. Residents also voiced their fear, with winter approaching, of an al-Kabir River flood after part of its bed was blocked by debris due to the destruction of the bridge by Israeli airstrikes during the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah. "The high river flow will inevitably lead to a significant rise in the water level, and the village of Arida will be the first to be flooded, as will all the fields and lands along the river's course in Arida, Samakia and Hakr al-Dahri. These vast areas will be transformed into a huge lake," they lamented. The residents called on the relevant authorities, especially the Public Works and Transport Ministry, to urgently find solutions in order to protect the lives and property of the people living in the villages on the Lebanese bank of the al-Kabir River, warning of escalation if this is not done.
LBCI
14-02-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Public Works Ministry takes necessary measures to ensure return of stranded passengers from Iran
The Media Office of the Public Works and Transport Ministry confirmed in a statement that it is closely following up on the issue of the Iranian plane and the Lebanese nationals seeking to return home. The ministry announced that the Public Works and Transport Minister is directly overseeing the matter in full coordination with the Foreign Affairs Ministry and Middle East Airlines (MEA) to ensure Lebanese citizens' swift and dignified return. The statement noted that those wishing to return could use any neighboring country under the available circumstances without incurring additional costs. It also emphasized that direct coordination is underway with the Lebanese ambassador in Iran to finalize procedures and address any issues. Meanwhile, the Foreign Affairs Ministry continues its communications with Iranian authorities to facilitate the immediate return of the passengers. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining operations at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport according to the highest international standards, stressing that ensuring the continued functioning of this vital facility remains a priority. Additionally, the ministry pledged to take the necessary measures to restore air travel between Lebanon and Iran in compliance with international aviation standards while serving the national interest. The statement concluded by expressing the Public Works Minister's appreciation for the patience and understanding of Lebanese citizens during these exceptional circumstances, assuring that efforts are ongoing to secure their return as soon as possible.
