Mumbai. In view of the steadily rising incidents of fire during Diwali, the Mumbai Disaster Management Authority (MDMA) has taken a major step. The authority has banned the use of sky rockets and other aerial firecrackers within the limits of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) until November 25, 2026. The order came into force with immediate effect from November 9. The ban will apply to both public and private premises.
Aerial firecrackers will not be allowed on terraces and balconies either. According to the order, rockets and aerial firecrackers will not be permitted at any location within BMC limits, including residential and commercial buildings, terraces, balconies, courtyards, parking areas and slums. The administration has clarified that the scope of the ban is limited only to firecrackers that fly into the air. The use of other firecrackers will remain subject to existing laws and the directions of competent authorities.
Decision taken after fire incidents. In Mumbai, 142 fire incidents were recorded on November 8 in a single day. Of these, 137 incidents were linked to firecrackers and two women were injured. Major fire incidents in different parts of the city, including Dongri, increased concerns over safety.
The authority has said in the order that burning remnants of rockets and aerial firecrackers can fall on building terraces, windows and balconies and start fires. Because of Mumbai’s dense population, high-rise buildings, slums and narrow lanes, such incidents can pose a serious threat to life and property.
Instructions have been issued for strict enforcement. The deputy commissioners of police concerned, assistant municipal commissioners and the disaster management department have been directed to ensure compliance with the ban. The BMC’s public relations department has also been asked to widely publicise the order. The restriction will remain in effect until 11:59 pm on November 25.
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