Chinanews, August 6th, comprehensive foreign media reported that a violent explosion occurred in the port area of ​​Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, on the 4th, destroying a major granary. However, the Lebanese government pointed out that wheat stocks are sufficient to meet demand for one and a half months, and the government will import more wheat, so there will be no food crisis. In addition, the person in charge said that four vessels carrying about 28,000 tons of wheat are expected to call at the port of Tripoli.

　　According to reports, Lebanese media quoted the head of the country’s wheat importers’ union as saying that in the bombed granary, the original wheat stocks were running out. After the explosion, four ships carrying about 28,000 tons of wheat were expected to be transferred to the port of Tripoli because they could not unload at the port of Beirut.

The picture above is an aerial photograph of Beirut Port in the past, and the picture below is an aerial photograph after the explosion. The vicinity of the port was razed to the ground.

　　According to data from the US Department of Agriculture, about 80% of Lebanon's wheat supply depends on imports, and the bombed granary is managed by the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade, which can store 85% of the country's grain.

　　In addition, Lebanese media quoted the country’s Minister of Economy and Trade Nahm, stating that all the wheat stored in the granary was “contaminated” and could not be eaten. However, he emphasized that the country still has enough wheat, and at the same time, the authorities will import more wheat.

　　According to the report, most of Lebanon's imported wheat enters through the port of Beirut. The Minister of Public Works of the country pointed out that after the port of Beirut was destroyed, Tripoli, the second largest port city in northern Lebanon, is expected to become a major shipping center. He said that the government is assessing the throughput of Tripoli and other ports, as well as processing capabilities.

　　An official at the port of Tripoli pointed out that the port’s current throughput only accounts for 40% of its deal. Therefore, it is able to accept ships transferred from Beirut port.

　　On the evening of the 4th local time, a violent explosion occurred in the port area of ​​Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, killing at least 135 people and injuring about 5,000. Lebanon has experienced severe economic and financial crises since 2019. In 2020, the impact of the new crown epidemic has been superimposed, causing a serious shortage of US dollars and a serious depreciation of the Lebanese pound. According to the analysis, the explosion may have a greater impact on people's livelihood and economy.