In view of the alert regarding the approaching Cyclonic storm ‘Fani’, a ban has been imposed on plying of boats in the Chilika lake between May 1 and 5.
The Kalijai Motorboat Association has issued a notice regarding the ban on boats on Tuesday following the direction of the district administration.
According to the notice, no fishing boat will be allowed to venture into Chilika during the ban period. No boat ride will take place during the period, the association said.
The association further has asked those already ventured into the lake to return by May 1.
According to Special Relief Commissioner, Bishnupada Sethi, the cyclone will hit Odisha coast in Puri district on May 3. It is expected to make landfall between Puri and Satpada.