Minister: Aqaba's air free of chlorine gas, no environmental risks expected

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Home Jordan News Minister: Aqaba's air free of chlorine gas, no environmental risks expected 28-06-2022 01:32 PM Ammon News - The air and water in Aqaba are free of chlorine gas, according to the environment minister, Muawiya Radaydah, who also affirmed on Tuesday that no environmental risks are expected as a result of Monday's leak. He said that the ministry and other stakeholders tested the air in various areas of the port city, including the quayside and the grain silos area, to ensure it was safe. It also took sea water samples, which were confirmed to be natural and safe, Petra reported. The Ministry of Environment will investigate the impact of the accident on the marine environment, which is expected to be limited to the immediate vicinity of the accident site. Thirteen people were killed and over 250 were injured when a chlorine gas tank collapsed while being loaded onto a ship anchored in the port.

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Minister: Aqaba's air free of chlorine gas, no environmental risks expected

28-06-2022 01:32 PM

Ammon News - The air and water in Aqaba are free of chlorine gas, according to the environment minister, Muawiya Radaydah, who also affirmed on Tuesday that no environmental risks are expected as a result of Monday's leak.

He said that the ministry and other stakeholders tested the air in various areas of the port city, including the quayside and the grain silos area, to ensure it was safe. It also took sea water samples, which were confirmed to be natural and safe, Petra reported.

The Ministry of Environment will investigate the impact of the accident on the marine environment, which is expected to be limited to the immediate vicinity of the accident site.

Thirteen people were killed and over 250 were injured when a chlorine gas tank collapsed while being loaded onto a ship anchored in the port.

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