Following a series of explosions at communications facilities in Lebanon, security measures among the population have been significantly increased.
Citizens are turning off electronic devices and appliances en masse out of fear of further explosions.
This comes amid recent explosions of pagers and other communication devices, the New York Times writes.
A series of explosions of pagers and radios in different parts of Lebanon on September 17 and 18 resulted in numerous casualties and injuries.
According to official figures, 37 people were killed and more than 4,000 were injured.
Fear of further explosions is forcing Lebanese to switch off electronic devices and appliances.
Many citizens have abandoned the use of household appliances, inverters and solar installations that power their homes.
Lebanese people are now wary of even their televisions, fearing further detonations.
Lebanon's Civil Aviation Authority has issued a directive banning pagers and walkie-talkies on board planes departing from Beirut International Airport.
Author: Elena Gutyro
