Oil spill threatens up to 40km of Oman's Ras Madrakah coastline

An oil spill from a grounded vessel near Oman's Hallaniyat Islands is spreading, with authorities warning that up to 40 kilometers of coastline in the Ras Madrakah area could be affected. The Environment Authority is deploying specialized teams to monitor and respond to the pollution.

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Current models indicate that the affected coastline in the same area could extend for up to 40km.

Satellite imagery, technical monitoring systems, and numerical models are being used to track the oil slicks and predict their movement. Several beaches in Ras Madrakah have already been impacted. Current forecasts indicate the pollution could extend up to 40 kilometers along the coast.

In addition to the Ras Madrakah area, the southern coast of Masirah Island is also at risk, with projections suggesting a 10km to 20km stretch could be affected in the coming hours. Response teams are working to contain the spill and minimize its environmental impact, prioritizing areas of high ecological sensitivity.

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The southern coast of Masirah Island could be affected in the coming hours, with available data indicating a potentially impacted stretch of between 10km and 20km.

The Environment Authority has issued a public warning, urging fishermen, coastal visitors, and the general public to avoid touching or handling any contaminated materials. They are advised to report any findings to the relevant authorities. The authority stated it will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates.

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Members of the public were also advised to report any contaminated materials to the relevant authorities.