Kerala is on high alert following the sinking of the MSC ELSA 3, a Liberian cargo ship carrying 640 containers, 13 of which contained hazardous materials such as calcium carbide. The vessel capsized off the Kochi coast, resulting in an oil spill and raising significant concerns regarding potential ecological damage. All 24 crew members were rescued, but authorities fear that containers from the sunken ship may drift towards the coasts of Alappuzha and Kollam, escalating questions about the environmental impact. The Indian government is mobilizing efforts to contain the oil spill and manage the situation, as local officials warn of the toxic implications and urge residents to stay away from the shoreline.