As per reports, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced enhanced fire safety and public infrastructure arrangements ahead of Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Chhath Puja, citing the risk of fire incidents in crowded firecracker markets and the anticipated gathering of devotees at riverfront and other designated ghats.
• To address fire risks in firecracker markets, fire engines and municipal personnel will be deployed on Monday (09 November), Tuesday (10 November) and Wednesday (11 November). Fire brigade vehicles and personnel are additionally scheduled for deployment throughout Diwali night.
• For Chhath Puja on Sunday (15 November) and Monday (16 November), the corporation is preparing 54 ghats across Bhopal. Municipal officials have been instructed to complete the preparations before the festival.
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