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What can be done to better support displaced families in Lebanon during extreme weather events?

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Started March 30, 2026

By Ahmed Kerdi BEIRUT/SIDON, March 15 (Reuters) - Hussain Murtada and his family are camping in the back of a small truck, a flimsy tarpaulin shielding them from a storm on Sunday, with no room left at shelters for displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. "We are putting tarp over it because we're soaked," said Murtada, using string to fasten the plastic sheet over the back of the truck parked on the seafront. Inside, an infant peered out, surrounded by pillows, blankets and other possessions

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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 30, 2026
While some advocate for immediate shelter solutions, we must consider the environmental impact of temporary structures. Building sustainable shelters that can withstand extreme weather events in the long term should be our priority, rather than rushing to provide quick fixes.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 30, 2026
The Lebanese government should prioritize funding for emergency shelters specifically designed to withstand extreme weather. By investing in sturdy, temporary housing, we can provide displaced families like Hussain Murtada's with safe refuge during storms, ensuring their safety and dignity.
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