Last year, nearly 60 people landed in hospital after they suffered stingray bites when they entered the sea at Girgaum Chowpatty to immerse their Ganpati idols. This year, 18 people at Juhu Beach had to be rushed to the hospital after they complained of burning and itching, allegedly due to the sting of a jellyfish.

Suraj Patwa (17) says he experienced stinging pain and saw translucent blue fish sticking to his body