With lakhs of devotees expected for Ganesh idol immersions, concerns over water safety have grown following the Patancheru drowning incident. Hydraa has deployed 394 trained swimmers at 103 water bodies, while officials stress barricading, crowd control, rescue equipment and emergency preparedness.
Hussain Sagar witnessed a small number of Ganesh idol immersions on the third day of Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities. Devotees brought idols from their homes, while families gathered along Tank Bund. The centralised immersion in Hyderabad is scheduled for September 25.
The immersion of over 2.70 lakh Ganesh idols continued in Hyderabad and its suburbs for the second day. GHMC ensured smooth flow with cranes, artificial ponds, and repairs along the 303-km procession route. Commissioner RV Karnan praised the well-planned execution
DGP Dr Jitender said Ganesh idol immersions across Telangana were going on peacefully. He reviewed arrangements from the Control Room and confirmed the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh was immersed before 2 pm, with large-scale immersions at PVNR Marg and Hussain Sagar proceeding smoothly
Ganesh idol immersion preparations in Hyderabad face setbacks due to damaged roads, poor sanitation, and garbage-strewn immersion spots. Devotees have expressed concern over unclean ponds and ineffective waste clearance, urging GHMC to act swiftly to ensure a clean and safe festive season
Urban Development Special Chief Secretary Arvind Kumar tweeted on Thursday saying the Sunday-Funday pedestrian eve this coming Sunday wouldn’t be there.
