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Cyclone Arnab Approaches Odisha; Boat Services at Chilika Lake Suspended Until Oct 29
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🗓 27 Oct 2026, 01:01 PM
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The state of Odisha is on high alert as Cyclone Arnab nears the coastline, prompting authorities to suspend all boat operations on Chilika Lake until October 29.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning that Cyclone Arnab is expected to move towards the Odisha coast within the next few days. State officials have activated emergency protocols and are urging residents in vulnerable coastal districts to remain prepared.
In response to the impending storm, the Odisha tourism department announced the suspension of all boat services on Chilika Lake, the country’s largest brackish water lagoon, until October 29. The decision aims to protect passengers, crew and the delicate ecosystem from high winds and rough waters.
Local authorities have also set up relief camps, pre‑positioned sandbags, and are monitoring river levels to mitigate flooding. Tour operators have been instructed to halt bookings, and visitors are advised to seek alternative arrangements.
The halt of boat traffic is expected to affect tourism revenue in the region, but officials stress that safety takes precedence over short‑term economic concerns. Updates will be provided as the cyclone’s trajectory becomes clearer.
In response to the impending storm, the Odisha tourism department announced the suspension of all boat services on Chilika Lake, the country’s largest brackish water lagoon, until October 29. The decision aims to protect passengers, crew and the delicate ecosystem from high winds and rough waters.
Local authorities have also set up relief camps, pre‑positioned sandbags, and are monitoring river levels to mitigate flooding. Tour operators have been instructed to halt bookings, and visitors are advised to seek alternative arrangements.
The halt of boat traffic is expected to affect tourism revenue in the region, but officials stress that safety takes precedence over short‑term economic concerns. Updates will be provided as the cyclone’s trajectory becomes clearer.