Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Puri Bans Boat Operations in Chilika Lake
The Puri district authorities have stopped all boat and ferry services in Chilika Lake and other water bodies until 11 am every day.
This is because there is a lot of fog, which makes it hard to see and could cause accidents.
They made this decision after a man died while traveling on a floating bridge in the lake.
The authorities are asking people to follow these rules to stay safe.
They will also make sure that no one operates boats during the foggy hours.
Puri district authorities have prohibited boat and ferry operations in Chilika Lake and other water bodies till 11 am daily due to dense fog.
The decision follows the death of a man on a floating bridge in Chilika Lake.
An advisory issued by Puri District Collector Dibya Jyoti Parida highlights the risks of accidents due to poor visibility.
Local administration and police will monitor ferry ghats to prevent unauthorized operations during fog.
Violations of the advisory will result in serious action against responsible officials.
- Who
- Puri district authorities, tourists, and locals
- What
- Prohibition of boat operations in Chilika Lake
- When
- Effective immediately until further notice
- Where
- Chilika Lake and other water bodies in Puri district
- Why
- To prevent accidents due to dense fog and poor visibility
- Location
- Chilika Lake, Puri, Odisha
- Incident
- Death of a man on a floating bridge
- Action Taken
- Prohibition of boat operations till 11 am
- Reason
- Dense fog and poor visibility
- Authorities Involved
- Puri District Administration, Police