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As challenging weather conditions persisted after the initial storm in early January, Lebanon continued to grapple with ongoing repercussions, particularly in the Northern regions. The persistence of heavy rain and strong winds inflicted further damage on communities already affected by the initial storm. Additionally, snow descended to lower altitudes, compounding the challenges, and causing additional harm to the impacted areas. The storm's impact remained significant in the North and Akkar, with widespread flooding and damage to shelters in vulnerable locations, especially in Informal Settlements (ISs). The impact also extended to Beirut and Mount Lebanon (BML).
In the last week of January, 944 households composed of 5,109 individuals were estimated to be affected in 48 sites in North, Akkar, and Beirut and Mount Lebanon (BML).
The Northern areas, particularly North Lebanon and Akkar, continued to face the impact of adverse weather conditions. The landscape, already affected by the initial storm, experienced additional challenges, intensifying issues such as flash floods, soil erosion, and agricultural crop loss. This cumulative effect remained a persistent threat to the situation of shelters for both the Lebanese population and displaced Syrians, especially in vulnerable locations and Informal Settlements (ISs). While the North continued to grapple with the intensified impact, the second phase of the storm saw a heightened impact in certain areas in BML, warranting closer attention and response measures. Field visits are ongoing to evaluate the evolving situation and provide support based on needs.
Conversely, in the South and Bekaa regions, the situation appeared to stabilize as the storm progressed. No major impact or flooding was observed at the site level in these areas. The limited severity of the storm and the preparedness measures seem to have contributed to minimizing the potential damage, highlighting the importance of preparedness activities.