Mumbai bans sky rockets till Nov 25

Agencies The Mumbai Disaster Management Authority has imposed a complete ban on the use of sky rockets and other fireworks that fly into the air across Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) limits until November 25, citing the risk of fire incidents in the city and its suburbs. The order, issued on November 9, comes after several fire incidents caused by firecrackers were reported across Mumbai and its suburbs over the past two days. The authority said rockets and other aerial fireworks pose a fire hazard as their burning remains can fall on flammable materials, including building roofs, balconies, windows and other combustible objects. Highlighting Mumbai's densely populated areas, high-rise buildings, slum settlements, narrow roads, traffic congestion and closely packed commercial and residential buildings, the authority said fires triggered by such fireworks could pose a serious threat to the lives and property of citizens. Under the preventive order, the use of sky rockets and other fireworks that fly into the air has been completely prohibited within BMC limits. Live Events The ban applies to both public and private spaces, including residential buildings, terraces, rooftops, balconies, courtyards, parking areas, slum settlements and all other premises. The restrictions will remain in force from November 9 until 11:59 pm on November 25, 2026. The order has been issued under Sections 41(A) (as amended), 26(2), 30 and 34(M) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The concerned divisional Deputy Commissioners of Police, municipal Assistant Commissioners and the Disaster Management Department have been directed to publicise the order. The BMC's Public Relations Officer has also been instructed to ensure that it receives wide publicity. Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Mumbai Disaster Management Authority fireworks ban Mumbai sky rockets ban Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation fire safety Mumbai firecracker incidents in Mumbai firework restrictions Mumbai Disaster Management Act 2005 aerial fireworks ban fire hazard Mumbai (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Mumbai Disaster Management Authority fireworks ban Mumbai sky rockets ban Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation fire safety Mumbai firecracker incidents in Mumbai firework restrictions Mumbai Disaster Management Act 2005 aerial fireworks ban fire hazard Mumbai Prime Exclusives Investment Ideas Stock Report Plus ePaper Wealth Edition KYC and KYB: Inside Pidilite, the company that turned Fevicol into a word for a strong bond – Part 1 of 3 Seoul halts trading, Nifty has its best week since 2021: Money leaving the AI trade – will it land in India? Junk bonds are cracking at the bottom. Will the noise get loud enough to make ‘junk bond’ a household term again? PNG connections rise half a million, but how many use piped gas for cooking? Some elections matter more than you know: No crop changed in the fields, yet sugar, coffee and soya got cheaper in a day You can buy a walkie-talkie online. But can you legally use it? 1 2 3 View all Stories