New Landslide in Kfarnabrakh Prompts More Evacuations

New landslides hit the outskirts of the town of Kfarnabrakh in the Chouf region and some residents were compelled to evacuate their homes, the state-run National News Agency said on Sunday.

A snowstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall hit the area leading to the collapse of major pathway that lies beneath the houses. The landslide blocked the Kfarnabrakh, Wadi al-Sitt and al-Fowara roads with soil and rocks, NNA added.

A similar incident took place late in November when panicked residents evacuated their homes after a similar landslide.

Residents took to Twitter to publish photos of the landslide.

Storm Vladimir hit Lebanon two days ago and seems to continue until today blanketing the high altitudes with snow.

The storm stranded hundreds of people in their vehicles, triggered landslides and blocked mountainous roads.