Villages and towns across Akkar Governorate’s plains and parts of the Dreib region in northern Lebanon are witnessing a surge in newly arrived Syrian displaced, following recent deadly clashes in Syrian coastal areas with predominantly Alawite populations. The influx has strained local resources, posing significant challenges in securing shelter, food, and basic healthcare amid the limited capacities of municipalities and host communities.

In response, the Disaster and Crisis Management Room, headed by Akkar Governor Imad Labaki, has been coordinating efforts among various local and international actors to ensure an organized and effective response. The focus has been on assessing needs, distributing aid, and bolstering social stability by enhancing monitoring mechanisms and implementing rapid intervention measures to address the evolving situation and mitigate the humanitarian and social impact of the new wave of displacement.

According to the room’s daily report cited by Annahar, the number of displaced persons increased by about 300 over the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 8,822 individuals, representing 1,873 families. These families have spread across 18 towns and villages in the plain and Dreib regions.

Local residents have stepped in to help, hosting some displaced families in their homes, while others have found refuge in community spaces such as mosques, schools, and available warehouses.

The displaced have been distributed across several towns and villages, including Al-Masoudiyeh (2,456), Talbira (1,408), Al-Haysah (1,000), Hikr Al-Dhahri (1,109), Tal Hamirah (426), Al-Abboudiyeh (467), Al-Samaqiyah (399), Al-Rihaniyah (292), Dhahr Al-Qanbar (369), Tal Abbas Al-Sharqi (363), Al-Daghleh (121), Al-Hoshab (124), Ain Al-Zeit (218), Al-Areedah (41), Barbariyah (35), Al-Qoubayyat (14), Andaqet (13), and Al-Oweinah (34).

Humanitarian organizations have been mobilizing resources to assist the displaced. The Lebanese Red Cross, in coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), continued distributing aid in several towns on Monday. Relief items included mattresses provided by the Red Cross, blankets from UNHCR, ready-to-eat food parcels from the World Food Programme (WFP), and personal hygiene kits along with cleaning supplies. Distribution efforts are ongoing.

The situation remains fluid, with local authorities and humanitarian groups working to address the growing needs of the displaced.