Odisha govt bans fishing along south coast on Nov 17, 18

The Odisha government advised fishermen not to venture into the sea along and off the South Odisha coast on November 17 and 18

Odisha govt bans fishing along south coast on Nov 17, 18: The Odisha government on Saturday imposed 2 days ban on fishing activities. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea along and off the South Odisha coast on November 17 and 18. The move comes amid a warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting squally weather and rough sea conditions.

According to a communication issued by the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), wind speed will likely reach up to 45-55 kmph and occasionally gusting to 65 kmph along and off the South Odisha coast during the two days. The sea condition is also likely to remain rough to very rough, posing risks to fishing activities.

The SRC has directed the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, the Collectors of Ganjam, Puri, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak and Baleshwar districts, and the Director of Fisheries to ensure wide circulation of the advisory among fishermen.

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The district administrations have also been asked to furnish certificates confirming that all fishermen have returned from the sea.