Boating suspended in Chilika lake due to Cyclone threat in Odisha, said reliable reports in this regard. Boating and boat traffic has been suspended in Chilika. In view of heavy rain, the boat will be closed for four days in Chilika lake.
Boat traffic on the Satpada to Jahnikuda route in Chilika Lake will be temporarily closed from today to September 25. In case of heavy rain, the water of Chilika Lake may become turbulent.
Keeping in mind the safety of passengers, the Chilika Development Authority has closed boat traffic between Satpada and Kahnikuda. All boaters have been asked to park their boats in safe places.
During heavy rain, there is a possibility of high waves and increased wind speed. In such a situation, boat traffic has been stopped, giving priority to the safety of passengers and boatmen.
The Chilika Development Authority has also temporarily stopped the draft bridge and other boat traffic plying between Satpada and Jhannikuda.
However, due to the closure of boat traffic, people who travel daily on the Satpada to Jhannikuda route will have to face temporary difficulties. For safety reasons, passengers have been advised to follow the instructions of the administration and not to enter Chilika during such times.
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