Over 1.55 lakh Ganesh idols immersed so far, BMC gears up for Anant Chaturdashi

However, a large  number of idols from Sarvajanik pandals are immersed on the final day of Ganeshotsav- Anant Chaturdashi- which attracts large gatherings across the city.

In a bid to prepare for the huge influx of crowds, the BMC has deployed 10,000 civic staffers to assist devotees with the  immersion process. This year, immersion has been unfolding across 70 natural water bodies as well as 290 artificial tanks which have been created to prevent harm to aquatic life. To ensure security, the BMC has installed over 129 observation towers and 42 cranes have also  been arranged to aid in the immersion.

Furthermore, the civic body has pressed more than 56 motorboats alongside 2,178 lifeguards to prevent any untoward incidents. To deal with emergencies, the BMC has also pressed in trained manpower including fire brigade vehicles. Officials said that over 6,188 floodlights and 138 searchlights have been arranged while 197 temporary toilets have also been installed for visitors’ convenience. As many as 115 ambulances and 236 first aid centres have also been supplied by the health department.

According to officials, this year, Ananta Chaturdashi will coincide with high tides during the morning hours. High tides  up to 4.20 metres are expected at 11.09 am because of which, the civic body has urged citizens to exercise caution and prevent venturing into the seas for immersion. The BMC has also urged citizens to remain cautious while visiting the beaches of Mumbai citing the presence of jellyfish and stingrays.

Jelly fish are free swimming marine organisms having mini tentacles that are found in the Arabian Sea. While the majority of jelly fishes are non venomous, the venomous can cause a series of reactions on human beings starting from mild discomfort to severe pain. Meanwhile, Stingrays are wide flat bodied fish with a whip-like tail. These tails are often venomous and can harm humans following direct skin contact.

From the homepage

Why Karnataka is wary of the GST slabs in the Centre’s rate rationalisation proposal

Watch LIVE: Express Adda with Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran

Don’t drag my name into your family crisis, BRS an expired currency note: Revanth to Kavitha