UAE confirms Umm Al Quwain beaches closed after oil spill from tanker
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The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and the Environment has confirmed that beaches in Umm Al Quwain have been closed due to an oil spill from the GEM NO.2 tanker, which was hit by a projectile on October 9. Authorities have initiated containment and cleanup efforts to mitigate the environmental impact. Previously, starting on October 19, residents in Sharjah and other areas reported unusual odors. Initial official assessments indicated no health risks, though monitoring and evaluations are ongoing. Local fisheries have been affected, and vessels have been advised to avoid the area.
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The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed that Umm Al Quwain beaches have been closed due to an oil spill from the GEM NO.2 tanker, which was hit by a projectile on October 9. Authorities have launched containment and cleanup efforts to mitigate the environmental impact. Residents in Sharjah and other areas had reported unusual odors since October 19, with initial official assessments indicating no health risks, while monitoring and evaluation continue. Local fishing is affected, and vessels are advised to avoid the area.
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