Pond Collapses in Akoura, Causing Heavy Damages to Crops
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An artificial pond collapsed in a town in the district of Jbeil on Wednesday, causing material damages, the state-run National News Agency and the village's municipal chief said.
NNA said the accident triggered a landslide that blocked Akoura's main road and caused damages to crops.
The head of municipality, Simon Merheb, said the mud and water caused more than 2 million dollars of damages.
Akoura, which lies 1,220 meters above sea level, is known for its apple trees.
In March, at least two people were wounded in a landslide triggered by heavy rain in the town of Hasroun in the northern Bsharri district.
The landslide was caused by the collapse of a pond in the hilly town.
G.K.
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20 May 2015, 12:54
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Im not gonna turn this into party politics with March 14 this and March 8 that. Just want to highlight the need for a comprehensive plan to save Lebanons water resources. This will be more and more important year by year. With such a plan put into effect Lebanon can benefit through electricity production, water quality and most importantly the increased reservoirs.
