Boat services across Chilika Lake in Puri district came to a complete halt, as strong winds lashed the region, making water transport unsafe on Thursday. The popular Janhikuda-Satapada route, which spans around five kilometres, remained suspended for the entire day due to rough weather conditions.

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According to sources, over a hundred passengers, many of them tourists and locals, were stranded, waiting for the situation to improve so they could cross to the other side of the lake.

Winds picked up early in the day, creating high waves and making navigation risky for small and medium-sized boats that usually ferry people across Chilika.

In response, the local administration has issued a cautionary

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