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Fishermen Devastated: Oil Spill Adds to Chennai's Woes

06:39 AM
13 December 2023

Fishermen Devastated
Oil Spill Adds to Chennai's Woes

Chennai's Waters Choke on OilChennai's Waters Choke on Oil - © picture alliance

After Cyclone Michaung, a massive oil spill covered 20 square kilometers in Chennai.

The spill came from from the premises of the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) in the city’s industrial area in the northern region, Manali, harming the environment and local communities.

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Dead fish, crabs, and prawns littered the water, showing the spill's devastating impact on marine life.

Residents faced health risks from the oil and were frustrated by the slow response and ongoing blame game between the government and the CPCL.

The government has started conducting cleanup operations in the water bodies and homes.

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The oil spill exposed Chennai's environmental and social vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for better disaster preparedness and accountability.

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