Mumbai bans rockets, aerial firecrackers in BMC limits till November 25
Mumbai authorities have banned aerial firecrackers and rockets within city limits until November 25 following a series of major fires during Diwali. The decision aims to prevent further property damage and safety risks after three significant blazes occurred in residential and commercial areas.
Why it matters
Urban safety regulations are critical during high-risk festival periods to prevent infrastructure damage and protect densely populated areas from fire hazards.
Mumbai Disaster Management Authority on Monday banned rockets, aerial firecrackers in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) limits till November 25, according to PTI citing civic officials.This comes after tree major fire incidents were reported at different locations in Mumbai on Diwali night, gutting several huts, shops, a garage and portions of a commercial building, civic officials said on Monday.No casualties were reported in any of the incidents. Following the fires, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde issued an urgent appeal to residents, asking them to celebrate Diwali responsibly and avoid bursting firecrackers near residential buildings and on footpaths.One of the fires broke out at Haji Kasam Chawl, a row tenement on Dr Maheshwari Road in Dongri, around 10 pm on Sunday.
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