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Mumbai: Firecrackers continue beyond 10 pm despite police presence, says Awaaz foundation
Updated On: 10 November, 2026 08:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar
Awaaz Foundation records fewer crackers at Marine Drive, Shivaji Park, but bursting beyond 10 pm elsewhere; tests of 17 varieties allegedly detect undeclared barium, aluminium and sulphur in some samples

Mumbai Police and BMC officials enforce the firecracker ban at Marine Drive on Sunday. Pics/Ashish Raje
While several accidental fires linked to firecrackers were reported across Mumbai on Sunday night, Awaaz Foundation conducted its annual monitoring of noise levels and air quality across the city.
The foundation recorded the highest concentration of firecracker activity on Lakshmi Pujan day, Sunday, between 8 pm and 11.15 pm. Its members monitored areas including Carter Road in Bandra, Mahim, Dadar, Shivaji Park, Prabhadevi, Worli, Haji Ali, Marine Drive, Cuffe Parade and Colaba.


