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Key Points

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24,000+ police officers, including senior commissioners and specialised units

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25,000+ municipal employees providing floodlights, lifeguards, ambulances, and temporary toilets

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67 natural immersion sites and 383 artificial lakes prepared for statues up to six feet tall

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Strict no‑parking zones and heavy‑vehicle bans on key corridors like Jogeshwari‑Vikhroli Link Road

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Emergency helplines 100 and 112 available for immediate assistance

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Summary

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has assigned over 25,000 staff to manage lights, lifeguards, ambulances, and temporary facilities at immersion sites.

Traffic restrictions are in place on major roads, especially the Jogeshwari‑Vikhroli Link Road, to keep vehicle flow smooth.

Specialised units such as Rapid Action Force, anti‑drone squads, and quick‑response teams are positioned at sensitive locations.

Citizens are advised to avoid unclaimed objects, follow police instructions, and be cautious of jellyfish and stingrays while entering the sea.

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New Words to Learn

8 words
immersion
The act of placing Ganesh statues into water at the end of the festival
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
The official organization that runs city services in Mumbai
Rapid Action Force
A special police group that helps keep large crowds safe
anti‑drone squad
Team that watches for small flying devices that could cause problems
temporary toilets
Portable bathroom facilities set up for large gatherings
no‑parking zone
An area where vehicles are not allowed to stop or park
heavy‑vehicle ban
A rule that stops large trucks from using certain roads
emergency helpline
Phone numbers you can call quickly when you need help
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