Oman Beaches Affected by Oil Spill
The Omani Environment Authority announced that some beaches in Ras Al Madhera have been affected by oil pollution resulting from the grounded ship incident near Qalbiya Island in Dhofar Governorate. The contamination has spread over an area of approximately 40 kilometers in the region. The authority also expects the southern beaches of Masirah Island to be impacted in the coming hours, with stretches ranging between 10 to 20 kilometers. The specialized teams continue to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to contain the spread of pollution and mitigate its effects, with particular focus on areas with high environmental sensitivity. The authority has called on fishermen and community members to avoid approaching the contaminated materials and to report any sightings. They emphasized ongoing updates and provided the latest information through official channels.
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