Taking into consideration the high number of people that may come to Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), the park authorities will be closing the park for tourists starting from Tuesday in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus . The Thane Creek flamingo sanctuary and Tungareswar wildlife sanctuary, which are also in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) might be closed, too.

Chief Conservator of Forest and Park Director Anwar Ahmed confirmed the park will remain closed for visitors and morning walkers. "In the wake of Covid19 pandemic and to help staunch it's spread, SGNP will remain closed for everybody (including morning walkers and daily visitors) till March 31," Anwar said.