Lebanon: Beirut rocked by massive explosion -

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a huge explosion killed at least 100 people and injured more than 4,000 in Beirut, yesterday evening.  The main blast was caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate - used in fertilisers and as an explosive - which was left unsecured in a warehouse for six years at the city's port. Thousands have been left homeless and families are still counting the casualties and searching for the dead.  There could not be a worse time for this to have occurred in Lebanon, a middle-eastern country already struggling with economic and political turmoil.  The hospitals were already under immense pressure, with depleted resources due to the covid-19 pandemic. Many of the people of Lebanon are angered by this disaster which could have been avoided.

Let’s be in prayer for the people of Beirut and the Lebanese government at this time:

Pray for the injured and the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic event.
Pray for the hospitals and emergency services who are struggling to cope with the magnitude of this disaster on top of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pray that the international community will bury their differences and generously provide humanitarian assistance, medical aid and help with rebuilding the port which is the key entry point for food and other essential resources.

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