August 15, 2020- As forecasted the Wakashio broke into two today. The rear section of the bulk carrier, still containing a relatively small amount of hydrocarbon, is immobilized on the reef. 40 cubic metres of fluid were pumped today with the remaining 50 cubic metres expected to be pumped out by tomorrow.

2020年8月15日--正如预测的那样，Wakashio货船今天裂成两半。货船仍然载有少量碳氢化合物的后半部分被固定在礁石上。今天已抽出40立方米的液体，其余50立方米则有望在明天之前抽出。

Authorities confirmed that there has been no further leak of hydrocarbon and that booms had already been deployed as part of measures taken to contain any spillage.

当局确认没有进一步的碳氢化合物泄漏，并且已部署了围油栏，作为遏制泄漏的其中一部分措施。

Operations to clean up affected lagoons and shores, localized in parts of the south eastern region of the island, are ongoing and are being led by Mauritian authorities assisted by international experts. The local community is also still very much engaged in the process.

在国际专家协助下，毛里求斯岛当局目前正在指导开展清理受影响的泻湖和海岸的行动。当地各社区也仍然积极参与清理行动。