UAE | Environment
Fujairah and Kalba hit by another oil spill
The latest in a serious of oil spill has hit parts of Fujairah city before arriving at Kalba coast on Monday evening.
- By Fuad Ali, Staff Reporter
- Published: 16:30 June 24, 2008
- The oil spill arrived on the East Coast by Monday evening and was still washing up on the shores on Tuesday, giving out a strong odour.
- Image Credit: Supplied Picture
Fujairah: The latest in a serious of oil spill has hit parts of Fujairah city before arriving at Kalba coast on Monday evening.
The spill was initially spotted early on Monday morning by Coast Guards patrolling in the open sea.
As per routine, a report was sent out to local authorities informing them of the approaching pollution hazard.
The spill arrived on the East Coast by Monday evening and was still washing up on the shores on Tuesday, giving out a strong odour.
Most oil spills so far this year have washed up higher up on the coast near Dibba.
Local authorities accuse passing ships of causing the spills by illegally discharging diesel fuel and crude oil into the open seas.
They have continually called for more effective methods of monitoring the activities of the ships in what is one of the busiest ship routes in the world.
Share this article
More from UAE Environment
More from UAE
Popular in UAE
-
Your pictures
Readers' pictures
A Selection of the best Gulf News reader pictures this week
Latest news
- UAE rejects Israeli colonies
- Teens smoking secretly, unchecked
- Right cut for diabetes respite
- Sweet shops to provide delicious treats
- Eid Al Adha: Duty and sacrifice
- Hospital's diabetes awareness programme extended
- Khalifa receives greetings on Eid
- Court acquits maid of theft charge
- Teenager jailed after having sex with minor
- Transit passenger jailed for drug smuggling
- Transport authority launches 'no to accidents' campaign
- Slew of celebration plans
- No decision on ex-Syrian intelligence officer
- Retailers reap rewards of Eid shopping
- Ex-Syrian intelligence officer won't be extradited
Community Reports
-
Munching on a health hazard
Residents must be careful about consuming snacks and sandwiches prepared along the roadside as they attract dirt and bacteria
-
Faded signage fails to guide visitors
Reader seeks better upkeep of signboards in green areas
-
Noise pollution must be regulated
Residents are finding it difficult to sleep well at night owing to ongoing construction work
-
Protect our children's health
Dust and dirt from a nearby road are causing problems to those frequenting Al Nasseriya park, Sharjah.
