In view of impending cyclone “Jawad” which is likely to reach Odisha coast by 04 Dec21, Indian Coast Guard has initiated pre-emptive and preventive actions for safety of life and property at sea.
ICG ships and aircraft have been tasked specifically for relaying weather warning to mariners and urging fishing boats at sea to return harbour.
Till now approx 55 fishing boats have been directed by ICG units to return harbour. Additionally weather warning is also being broadcast through Coast Guard ROS at Paradip and Haldia in vernacular language to alert fisherfolks at sea.Close liaison being maintained by ICG with local fisheries authorities for accounting of fishing boats at sea.