Ganesh Visarjan 2024: BMC sets up control rooms, issues advisory for Anant Chaturdashi

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC on Sunday issued an advisory for citizens and said that it has set up multiple control rooms and observation towers for security reasons ahead of Ganesh Visarjan 2024 the officials saidThe BMC has been preparing for an environmentfriendly Anant Chaturdashi as the 10day Ganesotsav nears end the officials said on SundayThey said that the BMC is all set for an ecofriendly Ganesh Visarjan 2024 immersion on Tuesday September 17 marking the Anant ChaturdashiThe BMC has made extensive preparations to ensure a smooth and safe immersion process an official saidUnder the guidance of BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and Additional Commissioner East Suburbs Dr Amit Saini around 12000 BMC staff members 71 control rooms and various other facilities are being readied for the grand event an official statement saidThis year there will be 69 natural and 204 artificial immersion sites available for the Ganesh visarjanThe statement said that at Girgaon Chowpatty known as Swarajya Bhumi BMCrsquos D Ward has made various civic services available for devotees The officials have inspected the arrangements and issued necessary instructions to ensure everything runs smoothlyTo avoid vehicles getting stuck in the sand and to facilitate smooth immersion 478 steel plates and 43 German tarpaulins are placed along the Chowpatty shoresAround 761 lifeguards and 48 motorboats will be on duty for safety purposesFor the collection of offerings like flowers and garlands before immersion 163 Nirmalya Kalashas and 274 Nirmalya vehicles are arrangedCoordination among BMC departments will be managed through 192 control rooms and 66 observation towers have been set up for securityThe health department has prepared 75 first aid centers and 67 ambulances Effective lighting will be provided with 1097 floodlights and 27 searchlights For public convenience 127 mobile toilets are set up and trained fire safety personnel are ready to handle emergencies the statement saidTo promote an ecofriendly celebration BMC has created 204 artificial ponds Devotees can use a QR code to find the locations of these ponds or visit the provided link for more detailsCitizens are advised to follow safety measures during the immersion Avoid going into deep waters Seek help from trained personnel for immersion Avoid areas with poor visibility Do not enter restricted swimming zones Report any drowning incidents to emergency services immediately Do not spread or believe in rumors Keep a close watch on children and prevent them from entering waterOn Anant Chaturdashi high tide will occur at 1114 AM 454 meters low tide at 522 PM 086 meters and another high tide at 1134 PM 439 meters On September 18 2024 high tide is expected at 1137 AM 471 meters and low tide at 549 PM Citizens are advised to be cautious during these times the BMC saidDuring August to October the Mumbai coast sees an increase in jellyfish and stingrays The BMC urges residents to be mindful of this and seek immediate first aid if stung A medical unit and ambulances are stationed at Chowpatty for emergenciesThe BMC calls on all Mumbai residents to cooperate and ensure a safe and ecofriendly Ganesh Visarjan