18 Sep 2024 | 02:18 PM UTC
Lebanon: Explosions reported in Beirut's Dahieh neighborhood Sept. 18
FLASH: Explosions reported during funeral in Dahieh neighborhood, Beirut, Lebanon, Sept. 18. Avoid area.
Initial reports indicate explosions occurred during a funeral procession for Lebanese Hizballah (LH) militants in the LH stronghold of Dahieh, Beirut, Sept. 18. The exact cause of the blasts remains unclear, though initial reports suggest the explosions originated from their wireless communication devices.
Local authorities are expected to carry out security operations in the affected areas, which may include measures like checkpoints and vehicle inspections, potentially leading to localized transportation disruptions.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Avoid the impacted areas until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Heed instructions from authorities. In light of recent regional tensions, consider avoiding nonessential travel to Lebanon, particularly the border region shared with Israel, until the situation stabilizes. Consider departing Lebanon via commercial means while these are available. Note that commercial options in Lebanon may become increasingly limited if the security environment deteriorates.
