Lebanese Energy and Water Minister Walid Fayad, accompanied by the heads of Electricité du Liban and the Mount Lebanon Water Authority, conducted a tour in southern Beirut’s suburbs to restore essential services, paving the way for residents’ return to their homes.
Assessing Damage, Progress in Recovery
The tour is critical as it focuses on restoring basic services—electricity and water—in areas heavily impacted by recent Israeli aggression. It follows the Lebanese government’s approval to begin rubble removal. Fayad visited areas in Haret Hreik and other areas of Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiyeh) to assess the damage and discuss field challenges, particularly regarding power and water services.
Power Restoration Efforts
Al-Manar reported that the Southern Beirut Electric Station on the Sayyed Hadi Nasrallah highway is set to resume operations shortly, with an agreement between Electricité du Liban and maintenance companies. This will significantly improve power supply, as Minister Fayad confirmed that electricity will be restored in the coming hours.
Lebanese Electric Authority Director Kamel Hayek reported extensive damage to electrical stations, with some completely destroyed. However, the recovery process is on track.
Minister Fayad emphasized the symbolic importance of providing these services to Beirut’s Dahiyeh, which endured and triumphed over the Israeli aggression.
Hezbollah, Amal Movement Visit `Chouaifet` to Inspect Damage
Delegations from Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, accompanied by Chouaifet’s mayor, visited areas affected by the recent Israeli strikes. The tour, which began at Al-Ajneha Al-Khamsa, focused on ongoing rubble removal efforts, with significant destruction to 18 buildings and partial damage to 11 more, affecting 4,000 residential units.
Official Rubble Removal Operations Begin
The official rubble removal operations in southern Beirut have commenced after the Cabinet approved a proposal to allocate 900 million Lebanese pounds for the Union of Municipalities of Beirut’s Dahieyh. The operation, coordinated with the Ministry of Environment, will use the Costa Brava landfill for waste disposal, adhering to environmental standards.
Efforts to repair electricity, water, and communication infrastructure are underway to ensure the swift return of a dignified life to the affected communities.
Source: Al-Manar Website
