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Pond Collapses in Akoura, Causing Heavy Damages to Crops

An artificial pond collapsed in a town in the district of Jbeil on Wednesday, causing material damages, the state-run National News Agency and the village's municipal chief said.

NNA said the accident triggered a landslide that blocked Akoura's main road and caused damages to crops.

The head of municipality, Simon Merheb, said the mud and water caused more than 2 million dollars of damages.

Akoura, which lies 1,220 meters above sea level, is known for its apple trees.

In March, at least two people were wounded in a landslide triggered by heavy rain in the town of Hasroun in the northern Bsharri district.

The landslide was caused by the collapse of a pond in the hilly town.

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