Dozens injured after the Beirut explosion
BERUIT, Lebanon.(News of the South)-The explosion that happened on Tuesday sent shockwaves across the city of Beirut, causing widespread damage even on the outskirts of the capital.
By Pamela T. Munyoro
Lebanese authorities have recorded at least 100 people that have been killed and 4,000 wounded in a massive explosion at the airport in the capital, Beirut.
The cause of the explosion is not clear as of yet but the officials linked it to some 2,700 tonnes of confiscated ammonium nitrate that was being stored in a warehouse at the port for six years.
Lebanon’s Health Minister, fears that the death toll will rise as hundreds and more are still missing after the blast.
Beirut’s governor said the blast caused up to $5 billion worth of damage. Rescue workers still struggling to treat thousands of people wounded after the enormous explosion happened.
Some have turned their attention Wednesday morning to the desperate search for survivors, digging through the rubbles.
Images and videos from the immediate aftermath of the blast show homes destroyed and covered with shattered glass.
Beirut’s city governor Marwan Abboud said up to 300,000 people have lost their homes and authorities are working on providing them with food, water and shelter.
Dr. Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme has said it is assisting with the crisis in Beirut and stands in solidarity with the Lebanese people.
In the meantime, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Poland and the Netherlands are taking part in offering their services and effort to help the Lebanese and other countries are expected to join.
We greatly sympathize with the Lebanese during this time.
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