Ganesh Visarjan 2024: BMC Control Rooms & Advisory for Anant Chaturdashi
As the 10-day Ganesotsav comes to an end, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is gearing up for an environment-friendly Anant Chaturdashi in 2024. The officials have announced that they have set up multiple control rooms and observation towers for security reasons ahead of the Ganesh Visarjan.
The BMC is fully prepared for an eco-friendly Ganesh Visarjan 2024, which will take place on Tuesday, September 17, marking the Anant Chaturdashi. Under the guidance of BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and Additional Commissioner (East Suburbs) Dr. Amit Saini, around 12,000 BMC staff members, 71 control rooms, and various other facilities are being readied for the grand event.
This year, there will be 69 natural and 204 artificial immersion sites available for the Ganesh visarjan. At Girgaon Chowpatty, known as Swarajya Bhumi, BMC’s D Ward has made various civic services available for devotees. To ensure a smooth immersion process, 478 steel plates and 43 German tarpaulins have been placed along the Chowpatty shores, and 761 lifeguards and 48 motorboats will be on duty for safety purposes.
For the collection of offerings like flowers and garlands before immersion, 163 Nirmalya Kalashas and 274 Nirmalya vehicles have been arranged. Coordination among BMC departments will be managed through 192 control rooms, and 66 observation towers have been set up for security.
The health department has prepared 75 first aid centers and 67 ambulances. Effective lighting will be provided with 1,097 floodlights and 27 searchlights. For public convenience, 127 mobile toilets are set up, and trained fire safety personnel are ready to handle emergencies.
To promote an eco-friendly 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 details. Citizens are advised to follow safety measures during the immersion, such as avoiding deep waters, seeking help from trained personnel, avoiding areas with poor visibility, and not entering restricted swimming zones.
On Anant Chaturdashi, high tide will occur at 11:14 AM (4.54 meters), low tide at 5:22 PM (0.86 meters), and another high tide at 11:34 PM (4.39 meters). On September 18, 2024, high tide is expected at 11:37 AM (4.71 meters) and low tide at 5:49 PM. Citizens are advised to be cautious during these times.
During 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 emergencies.
The BMC calls on all Mumbai residents to cooperate and ensure a safe and eco-friendly Ganesh Visarjan. Let’s celebrate responsibly and preserve our environment for future generations.
