Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday advised fishermen not to venture into the sea along and off the South Odisha coast on November 17 and 18 in view of 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), winds reaching speeds of 45-55 kmph and occasionally gusting to 65 kmph are likely to prevail 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 asked the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, the Collectors of Ganjam, Puri, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak and Baleshwar districts, and the Director of Fisheries to ensure wide dissemination of the advisory among fishermen.
The district administrations have also been asked to furnish certificates confirming that all fishermen have returned from the sea.
