World Bank says ready to support Lebanon recover from blast

World Bank says ready to support Lebanon recover from blast

The World Bank announced on Wednesday it will help mobilise public and private financing for reconstruction and recovery after the devastating Beirut port explosion, according to Reuters.

The World Bank said in a statement that it “would be also willing to reprogram existing resources and explore additional financing to support rebuilding lives and livelihoods of people impacted by this disaster,” the report added.

At least 135 people were killed and 5,000 were injured in Tuesday's explosion at Beirut port, which also left up to 250,000 without