Chilika lake news / Puri Admin Issues Fog Safety Guidelines, Boat Services In Chilika Restricted Until 11 AM
Key Points
- Passenger and cargo boats, along with floating bridges, suspended in Chilika Lake.
- Guidelines issued by Puri Collector to prevent accidents amid poor visibility.
- Local officials and police instructed to monitor compliance; violators face action.
Puri, Jan 2: The district administration has issued strict guidelines regulating all forms of transport in Chilika Lake as heavy fog continues to disrupt visibility and pose safety risks.
The order, issued by the Puri District Collector, suspends passenger boats, cargo boats, and floating bridges until 11 AM to ensure public safety.
In an official letter addressed to the Puri Superintendent of Police and other departmental officers, the Collector directed strict enforcement of the ban.
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✨The advisory further stated that the restrictions will
remain in place until the fog subsides and visibility improves.
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Local Block Development Officers (BDOs), Tahsildars, and police officials have been instructed to maintain close vigilance over the situation. The Collector also warned that strict action will be taken against anyone found violating the order.
The move comes as dense fog continues to disrupt visibility across coastal Odisha, raising concerns about accidents and safety hazards in the region.
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