West Bekaa and Rashaya Residents Protest Severe Power Cuts Near Qaraoun Lake –

A large protest was held by residents of the West Bekaa and Rashaya regions near the Qaraoun Lake Dam to protest the severe power cuts affecting the area. The power outages, caused by a decision by Electricité du Liban and the Minister of Energy, have reached up to 18 hours a day for several weeks.

Yahya Dahir, head of the Lake Municipal Union, stated that after lake pollution, land loss, and youth migration, power rationing has become a heavy burden, impacting education, health, and work. He noted the lack of alternative infrastructure and the inability of residents to afford two electricity subscriptions, calling for effective solutions, sustainable planning, and wise resource use.

At the end of the protest, participants and organizers agreed to follow up with relevant authorities to find a solution and restore the situation to normal.

(Photo: Lebanese National News Agency)