On Wednesday, an oil slick was found drifting ashore along the coastline from Phu Dong Ward to the beach area of Binh Kien Commune with the highest concentration near Nghinh Phong Tower.
Nguyen Tan Thinh from Tuy Hoa City’s Ward 5, the oil slick was quite dense, spanning for some kilometres.
Locals and tourists had black oil cling to their feet while swimming at a beach in Tuy Hoa City (Photo by Minh Hang)
According to Thinh, many locals and tourists got oil on their feet and hands without realising it. The stains couldn’t be washed off with water, but required cleaning agents.
Tuy Hoa City has zoned and posted warning signs in affected areas to ensure the safety of locals and tourists. This morning, May 1, they collected nearly 200 kilogrames of oil on the beach.
The Tuy Hoa City People’s Committee has asked agencies to co-operate in identifying the cause of the oil slick.
In September 2024, an oil slick were also discovered at a beach in Nha Trang City in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa.
Doctors at Khanh Hoa Dermatology Hospital have advised people not to use petrol but soap and water to clean off oil.