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South 24 Parganas: Sundarbans Boats Use 'Hazardous' Fuel Amid Soaring Prices, Spreading Toxins in Water and Land
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Sunderbans Crisis: 'Dangerous' Oil in Boats Spreads Poison, Threatens Environment
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23-03-2026, 07:09
Sunderbans Crisis: 'Dangerous' Oil in Boats Spreads Poison, Threatens Environment
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Boats in Sunderbans are reportedly using adulterated oil due to soaring fuel prices, causing severe pollution.
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Black smoke from engine-powered boats is spreading poison, making breathing difficult and causing eye irritation.
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Fishermen mix kerosene with other fuels to cut costs, despite the environmental and health risks.
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This practice harms Sunderbans wildlife and aquatic life as oil mixes with river water.
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Locals urge administration to intervene to protect the fragile Sunderbans ecosystem.
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