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GENERAL SITUATION
This year, Lebanon is experiencing a milder and more delayed winter than usual. In February 2025, the country faced two consecutive storms characterized by challenging weather conditions, including heavy rain, snow, strong winds, and cold temperatures starting from February 5th. These weather conditions led to hailstorms, and thunderstorms, exasperated by strong winds. Weather conditions improved before deteriorating again on February 21st. By February 22nd, snow levels dropped to locations situated at 400 meters elevation and rainfall intensified. Due to the nature of this year’s storms, which were marked by lower temperatures rather than heavy rainfall, the impact on informal settlements has been less severe compared to last year.
The storm's impact remained significant in Beirut and Mount Lebanon (BML). The impact also extended to North and Akkar and the Bekaa.
In the last week of February, 206 households composed of 1,166 individuals were estimated to be affected in 111 sites in Beirut and Mount Lebanon (BML), Bekaa, and North and Akkar.
Conversely, in the South region, the situation remained stable, with no significant impact or flooding reported at the site level. Effective preparedness measures, coupled with the storm’s limited intensity, helped minimize potential damage, reinforcing the importance of readiness efforts.