Damascus, Jan 5th – More than 180,000 Syrian families were affected by the severe snow and rainstorms that struck several governorates across the country in recent days, authorities reported this Sunday.
According to official reports, the most impacted regions include the northern provinces of Idlib, with 120,000 families affected; Aleppo, with 61,000; and 500 in Hama. In response to the emergency, the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Hind Qabawat, met today in Damascus with representatives from charitable and non-governmental organizations to coordinate the urgent response to the crisis.
During the meeting, the immediate needs of the camps in northern Syria were addressed, highlighting the distribution of drinking water, food, heating, and support for widows and orphans.
It was also agreed to send a convoy of aid in the coming days, which will include heating materials, winter clothing, and resources for the maintenance of sanitation systems.
The minister emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and civil society organizations to provide an efficient and timely response to the most vulnerable families.
A polar low pressure system with heavy rains, snowfalls, and strong winds has further worsened living conditions in the camps in northern Syria.
Flooding and snow accumulation have caused considerable damage to the temporary shelters of the displaced, leaving thousands of people even more vulnerable.
(Information from Prensa Latina)
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