In this photo taken on Nov. 28, 2024, the water level in the Shabrouh dam (Kesrouan) dropped considerably this autumn. (Credit: Philippe Hage-Boutros)
The Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishment announced on Sunday the implementation of a “drastic rationing program” across its jurisdiction, including Kesrouan, Metn and Beirut. This move has sparked concern even in a country accustomed to frequent water shortages.In its statement, the public utility attributed the restrictions to "insufficient rainfall, which has led to lower water levels in wells, and the near depletion of water in the Shabrouh Dam (Kesrouan) and Bekleh Lake (Metn)." Read more 'Severe rationing' of running water in Kesrouan, Metn and Beirut Jean Gebran, director of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishment, told L’Orient-Le Jour that water availability at the source has decreased by about 70 percent this season, “Last year’s snowfall was insufficient, and we are now facing the consequences on water...
The Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishment announced on Sunday the implementation of a “drastic rationing program” across its jurisdiction, including Kesrouan, Metn and Beirut. This move has sparked concern even in a country accustomed to frequent water shortages.In its statement, the public utility attributed the restrictions to "insufficient rainfall, which has led to lower water levels in wells, and the near depletion of water in the Shabrouh Dam (Kesrouan) and Bekleh Lake (Metn)." Read more 'Severe rationing' of running water in Kesrouan, Metn and Beirut Jean Gebran, director of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishment, told L’Orient-Le Jour that water availability at the source has decreased by about 70 percent this season, “Last year’s snowfall was insufficient, and we are now facing the consequences on...
