D Ward officers and staff were trained on Thursday on how to respond to emergencies at Chowpatty. Pics/by special arrangement
The BMC has prepared 383 artificial immersion ponds at 278 locations and arrangements at 67 natural immersion sites across Mumbai for the 2026 Ganpati visarjan
Officials demonstrate an emergency response drill at Girgaum Chowpatty as the BMC prepares multiple agencies to coordinate operations during the Ganpati immersion
The BMC’s dedicated Emergency Management Control Room at Swarajyabhoomi will coordinate with the Disaster Management Cell, Mumbai Police, Fire Brigade, Health Department, BEST, NDRF and HAM radio operators during visarjan
Emergency response personnel undergo training ahead of Anant Chaturdashi, covering situations including fire, drowning and other emergencies that could occur during the immersion process
Authorities and emergency response personnel conduct final preparations at Girgaum Chowpatty ahead of Anant Chaturdashi, when lakhs of devotees are expected to gather for Ganpati immersion
