Odisha's Safe Haven: Ganjam Shelters Andhra Fishermen Amid 'Montha'

Odisha's Ganjam district offered shelter to over 100 fishermen from Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone 'Montha' approached. Fishermen, unable to return due to rough seas, found refuge at the Gopalpur port. This isn't the first such incident—similar assistance was extended during Cyclone 'Gulab' in 2021.

The Ganjam district administration in Odisha provided refuge to over 100 fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, as they faced harsh conditions at sea due to Cyclone 'Montha'.

District Collector Keerthi Vassan V assured their safety, stating they would be sent back once conditions improve. The fishermen, on 28 trawlers, sought sanctuary at Gopalpur port due to the cyclone's influence.

This marks a pattern of assistance, with similar measures taken during Cyclone 'Gulab' in 2021, ensuring stranded fishermen's safety amid natural calamities.

(With inputs from agencies.)