All beaches and coastal areas in Umm al Quwain will remain closed until technical teams complete their assessments and determine the safety measures required to protect the marine environment
UAE closes all Umm al Quain beaches after oil tanker spill: The United Arab Emirates has temporarily closed all beaches and coastal areas in Umm al Quwain after a tanker oil spill affected the emirate’s coastline.
All beaches and coastal areas in Umm al Quwain will remain closed until technical teams complete their assessments and determine the safety measures required to protect the marine environment, the ministry said. Survey operations are underway as a precautionary measure to assess the situation and ensure the safety of the marine environment, the ministry added.
The ministry also confirmed that oil spill related odours had been noticed in Sharjah, Ajman and Umm al Quwain, while assuring residents that the odours posed no health risks. The ministry urged fishermen and other sea users to follow instructions issued by the authorities and avoid fishing in affected areas. It also called public to obtain information through official channels and avoid spreading rumours.
Further action will be determined based on the findings of technical teams.
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