Tripoli residents concerned about potential tower collapses in Lebanon

Summary:
In Tripoli, Lebanon, collapsing buildings are becoming more common, with the recent collapse of a building killing at least 15 people. The city is facing a combination of issues including aging infrastructure, unregulated construction, economic crises, earthquake damage, and heavy rains. Many residents are living in fear as hundreds of buildings are at risk of collapse. Engineers attribute the problem to old concrete structures corroding over time and being weakened by earthquakes and water damage. Local initiatives like the Tripoli Emergency Fund are working to address the issue, but the neglect by the government and other stakeholders over the years has contributed to the crisis.

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