The death toll stands at 135, with more than 5,000 injured and 300,000 homes badly damaged. There are several organisations seeking donations or funding
The blast destroyed grain silos that contained around 85% of the country’s grain supply. Lebanon’s economy minister, Raoul Nehme, said the wheat in Beirut’s port granaries cannot be used and that the ministry has lost track of seven employees at the site. He said food supplies were en route. Up to 80% of the country’s food is imported, most of it via the port destroyed by the explosion.
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