UN: public water in Lebanon could stop pumping in matter of 'weeks'
Lebanon's water sector is on the verge of collapse due to the harrowing economic crisis, the United Nations has warned.
Millions of Lebanese are at risk of losing access to water, the United Nations warned Friday.
The representative of UNICEF in Lebanon said the economic crisis could severely hinder people’s access to public water in the near future.
A loss of access to the public water supply could force households to make extremely difficult decisions regarding their basic water, sanitation and hygiene needs,” said Yukie Mokuo in a press release.
Lebanon is in the midst of a yearslong and increasingly devastating economic crisis. The local currency has lost more than 90% of its value since late 2019. Many people are struggling to buy essentials amid job losses and rising prices. Fuel shortages are also worsening, leading to long lines at gas stations.
