Alarm as river in Lebanon turns red

Footage of the river Bardawni in the city of Zahle quickly went viral, prompting government officials to investigate. (Photo Credit Times Of Israel)

Some alarm was noted in Lebanon over the weekend when photos shared on social media showed a river in the country’s east had turned crimson red.

Authorities said the likely cause of the water’s discoloration was red dye spilled into the river by a local place of business.

The environment ministry said it would “take the maximum action against anyone who appears in the investigation, causing this pollution or contributing to it.”

Source: The Times of Israel

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