Ennore Oil Spill: Considering oil leak or oil spill is among the worst ecological disasters, there are various stern measures that authorities can take, which includes hefty penalty to jail term.
A weak after cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc in Chennai, life has turned into nightmare for the residents and the fisherfolk of Ennore, 25 km north of Chennai. While the residents are fighting to get back to normal life, the fishermen in the region have not ventured into sea as the catch also smell of oil. The oil contamination is likely to affect the normal life of residents and the livelihood of fishermen for the next three to four months.