Bhubaneswar: With the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’ approaching the coast, Gopalpur Port in Ganjam has stepped up precautionary measures for the safety of fishermen and fishing vessels.
As part of the preparedness, the port has given shelter to 34 fishing boats inside its harbour, including 30 boats from Andhra Pradesh and four from Odisha.
Apart from this, two more large boats from Andhra Pradesh have been anchored safely at Aryapalli fishing jetty. All 13 fishermen on board the two vessels have been shifted to safe shelters.
It is learnt that as many as 250 fishermen are currently staying inside the port premises and all are safe.
The port authorities said elaborate arrangements have been made to secure the lives of fishermen and protect the boats. Full support will be extended to the district administration and other departments to deal with the possible impact of the cyclone.
