Chilika Lake ordeal: Fishermen stranded as boats run out of fuel

Over 100 fishermen from the Kanas assert own been reportedly stranded in the midst of Chilika Lake after their boats ran out of diesel while coming again from fishing activities.

In step with experiences, round 40 boats from the Jagulai Padar assert below the Kanas jam dwell stranded inside of Chilika due to an absence of gasoline, leaving fishermen unable to return to the shore, sources stated on Saturday.

A couple of fishermen own reportedly taken safe haven on minute islands all thru the lake after their boats got stuck halfway.

Boats stranded end to Daya river mouth

Reviews stated a few boats were additionally viewed anchored end to the banks across the Daya river mouth, positioned round 8 km from Jagulai Padar, after exhausting their diesel provide mid-saunter.

Household of the stranded fishermen own expressed scenario, as alternative them own remained stuck inside of Chilika for several hours with out being in a jam to return dwelling.

Native residents stated the fishermen had ventured deep into Chilika for fishing activities, however later confronted difficulties returning due to gasoline shortage.

Fishermen ready for support

With diesel fully exhausted, the fishermen are now ready for gasoline provide or rescue support to bring their boats support to the mainland.

The incident comes amid experiences of diesel shortages and horror shopping for in different aspects of Odisha over the past few days. Long queues own been witnessed at gasoline stations across a few districts, while some areas own additionally reported restricted diesel availability.

No unswerving assertion has yet been issued concerning rescue measures or arrangements to safely bring the stranded fishermen support.