Tropical Storm May Hit Gulf

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NEW ORLEANS (GaeaTimes.com)- The BP oil spill continues to make headlines and the Louisiana coast is under threat. The efforts are on to gradually reduce and put a stop to the oil leak at the well at Gulf of Mexico. A huge number of cleanup workers are busy cleaning up the coastline in Louisiana and they are also rescuing the animals and birds suffering from the oil mixed waves. However, they have become worried about a tropical storm named Alex that is gaining momentum with time. It may reach gulf soon and the possibility of hitting the region cannot be ruled out. It is not possible to predict how the storm will affect the oil on the water surface or beneath it in the Gulf of Mexico.

However, the tropical storm has already gained speed of 60 mph which will force BP to suspend its plugging effort if it reaches the gulf finally. This will result in more oil gushing into the sea freely for some more time. As per the recent forecast, the tropical storm Alex is heading towards Mexico. The weather experts think it may miss the gulf but storms are often unpredictable and last minute route changes have been seen earlier. Over 6000 boats and 39000 workers are involved in the coast cleanup operation.

The clean up efforts will stop if the storm hits the Louisiana coastline. Work is on to drill two relief wells near the blown out well. If the tropical storm Alex hits the coast now even that work will suffer a setback. The scenario looks rather grim since the season is likely to witness several hurricanes in the coming days which might pose a challenge to the measures undertaken to counter the oil spill.