The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday said that it has cleared more than 3,000 metric tonnes of additional waste produced in Mumbai during the Diwali festival celebrations in the city, reported the PTI.
According to an official release, the city saw an increase of around 600 to 700 metric tonnes of waste per day between October 18 and 21, taking the daily total to approximately 7,300 metric tonnes.
“Out of the 3,075 metric tonnes of additional waste generated during this period, 2,075 metric tonnes have been disposed of at the Kanjur and Deonar dumping grounds. Clearance of the remaining 1,000 metric tonnes from transfer stations is being carried out on a war footing,” the Mumbai civic body said, according to the PTI.
The BMC added that regular cleaning drives were conducted across Mumbai and its suburbs, supported by special sanitation campaigns during the festive period.
Workers from the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department operated round the clock to ensure the city remained clean and hygienic throughout the celebrations.
Earlier, the BMC and its Fire Brigade had issued a public advisory urging Mumbaikars to celebrate the festival safely and responsibly.
In the advisory, the BMC had requested citizens to avoid bursting firecrackers inside buildings, near trees, overhead wires, gas pipelines, staircases, and parking areas, reported the PTI.
“Diwali is a time of joy and celebration, but safety must always come first,” said a civic official.
The BMC had also reminded people that in case of any emergency, they can reach out to the fire and rescue services by dialling 101 or 1916.
The fire brigade stressed that Diwali should be celebrated in an eco-friendly way, avoiding both air and noise pollution caused by crackers. They advised citizens to wear cotton clothes, keep a bucket of water nearby, and avoid using open flames like lighters or candles to light crackers.
The Mumbai civic body also stated that there should be adult supervision, especially when children are handling firecrackers.
Safety tips by BMC
– Wearing footwear while bursting crackers
– Cleaning fire injuries with water immediately
– Hiring certified technicians for installing decorative lights
– Avoiding overloading of electrical circuits to prevent fire hazards
“Mumbaikars should enjoy the festival of lights in a safe and environmentally conscious manner,” the fire brigade said in a statement.
