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An environmental disaster occurred in Sidon when more than 100 tons of solid waste fell from Sidon's garbage dump into the sea, floating on the surface and emitting a wretched smell over the city. Sidon's dump has been an ongoing problem for years and has yet to be dealt with by the government.

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