Lebanese help clean up Gemmayzeh

Rayyane, a Beirut resident, spoke to MEE's Heba Nasser about volunteer efforts to help clean up the popular and historic Gemmayzeh neighbourhood and distribute food aid in the area.

"It makes me sick to my stomach thinking about people who have lost everything, and loved ones who are nowhere to be found. I don’t know what to say”, the 25-year-old told Middle East Eye. 

"As rescue missions continue and they clear more streets, there will be more work for all of us to do. This will take a very long time. It's heartbreaking."

Buildings and cars in Gemmayzeh, an area close to Beirut Port, were heavily damaged by Tuesday's explosion.