Ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde inspected BMC’s preparations at key idol immersion sites across the city. She directed officials to ensure obstacle-free procession routes, more artificial lakes, faster immersion, drinking water, toilets and adequate lifeguards

The prompt coordination between the police, the nearby ferry operator and the crew helped ensure that the passengers were brought back to shore without incident, said a police official