₹2 lakh fine for taking beach sand..!? Administration warns!?

The Canary Islands have warned tourists visiting Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands not to take sand, stones, and rocks from the beach. The Canary Islands have warned tourists visiting Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands not to take sand, stones, and rocks from the beach. Besides, it has also been said that heavy fines will be imposed for this. The administration of the Canary Islands has warned that tourists are taking things like sand and stones to collect souvenirs, which is having a very bad effect on the island's ecosystem.
Officials say a ton of sand material is lost from Lanzarote's beaches every year. Also, the famous "Popcorn Beach" is said to lose two tons of sand every month. Concerned about this, the authorities have decided to take strict action in this regard. According to a report published in the New York Post, Cannery has issued strict administrative orders. Fines ranging from 128 pounds (about Rs. 13,450) to 2,563 pounds (2,70,000 INR) can be levied for taking stones or sand from beach areas. Tourists carrying popcorn-sized pebbles may face maximum fines, a warning has been issued.
Officials are facing a challenge as items carried by tourists threaten to disturb the natural balance of the beaches. Most of the items seized at Lanzarote and Fuerteventura airports were found to be tourists carrying sand and pebbles. The Canary Islands consist of seven main islands: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. Each island has unique natural beauty. Tenerife is the largest island. Tenerife recently declared a water emergency due to severe drought conditions, with some officials accusing tourists of draining resources. A hotel guest was found to use four times as much water as a local resident.With a population of less than one million compared to more than 5 million tourists last year, experts fear that if resources continue to dwindle, it will have a lasting impact. Tenerife has already banned the use of potable water in gardens and pools in response to the drought.

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Sowmiya Sriram

22/03/2024 04:59 PM