Cyclone Asani: 60 fishermen escape unhurt after their boats capsize off Odisha coast

At least 60 fishermen escaped unhurt after their boats capsized off the Odisha coast. The high tides were caused due to Cyclone Asani. It was found that fishermen ventured into the sea despite repeated warnings by government authorities.

As many as 60 fishermen had a narrow escape after their boats capsized off the Odisha coast due to high tide in Ganjam. High tides and heavy rains were expected in the coastal belt owing to Cyclone Asani.

The fishermen from Sanaryapalli, Bada Aryapalli and Golabandha areas were returning to the coast in their six fishing vessels with a large haul of fish. All of a sudden, the sea became rough. All 60 fishermen escaped unhurt after six boats they were travelling in capsized in the rough sea at Aryapalli near Chhatrapur in Ganjam on Tuesday.

Around 10 Fishermen Swim to Shore as their Boats Capsizes in Odisha's Ganjam #Boat #Sea #Odisha pic.twitter.com/pt2qcb0DE6

However, all the fishermen managed to swim across to the coast, as some of the boats sank close to shore. They lost their catch and one of the boats sustained damage. Some of the fishermen had sustained minor injuries.

Special Relief Organization (SRO) commissioner had issued a warning to fishermen of punitive action for violating the cyclone advisory. It was found that fishermen ventured into the sea despite warnings by government authorities.