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Health
Odisha Declares Puri Red Zone, Bans Fishing and Sea Bathing
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 05:48 AM
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The Odisha government has declared the coastal town of Puri a red zone and imposed a ban on fishing and sea bathing in the area. The directive was issued by state authorities as a precautionary measure.
The Odisha state government has declared Puri a red zone following an assessment of the prevailing health situation in the coastal area. The declaration triggers a set of restrictive measures aimed at containing any potential risk.
As part of the red zone protocol, all fishing activities and sea bathing along the Puri coastline have been prohibited with immediate effect. Authorities have instructed local enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with the ban.
The move affects the livelihood of local fishermen and impacts tourism-related businesses that rely on beach activities. Officials have urged residents and visitors to adhere to the restrictions until further notice.
An official notification emphasized that the measures are being taken in the interest of public safety and will be reviewed periodically based on the evolving situation.
As part of the red zone protocol, all fishing activities and sea bathing along the Puri coastline have been prohibited with immediate effect. Authorities have instructed local enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with the ban.
The move affects the livelihood of local fishermen and impacts tourism-related businesses that rely on beach activities. Officials have urged residents and visitors to adhere to the restrictions until further notice.
An official notification emphasized that the measures are being taken in the interest of public safety and will be reviewed periodically based on the evolving situation.