Chilika Ferry services suspended on Satapada-Jahnikuda route ahead of cyclonic storm Murasu

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Bhubaneswar: Ferry services on the Satapada-Jahnikuda route across Chilika Lake have been temporarily suspended from November 3 in view of the approaching cyclonic storm Murasu.

The suspension will remain in effect until the afternoon of November 4, according to an official order issued by the Chilika Development Authority (CDA) on November 2.

The decision follows a weather warning issued by the IMD, Bhubaneswar, and precautionary preparedness directives from the Office of the Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha.

The suspension has been ordered in the interest of the safety of passengers, ferry crew members and vessels.

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The CDA has directed all ferry operators to secure their vessels at safe berthing locations and follow instructions issued by the district administration, police and other concerned authorities.

The authority has also clarified that ferry services will not automatically resume on November 5. Operations will restart only after an assessment of prevailing weather, water and navigational conditions and clearance from the competent authority.

Passengers, tourists and residents have been advised to take note of the temporary suspension and plan their travel accordingly.

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