Mumbai records 430 idol immersions by noon, safety teams deployed

BMC reported 430 idol immersions across Mumbai by Friday noon, comprising 416 household idols, 8 public statues and 6 Gauri-Hartalika figures. To manage the massive 12-day festival culmination smoothly without incidents, authorities established infrastructure across 67 natural water bodies and 383 artificial ponds, providing essential cranes, medical assistance teams and life-saving equipment.