Late High Tide May Delay Mumbai Ganpati Immersion; Police Use GPS, AI Surveillance For Major Processions
Mumbai: The late high tide is likely to delay the immersion of Mumbai’s iconic Ganpati idols, with several major Ganesh mandals expected to reach Girgaon Chowpatty during the evening hours. To monitor the movement of the major Ganpati processions, the Mumbai Police have installed GPS trackers on the trolleys carrying the idols of prominent mandals. According to the tide schedule for Friday, the…
Mumbai's Ganpati idol immersions may face delays due to a late high tide on Friday, according to tide predictions. Several prominent Ganesh mandals plan to reach Girgaon Chowpatty during the evening, with Parel's Raja, Ganesh Galli's Mumbai Cha Raja, and Teju Kaya Mansion's Raja idols targeting arrival between 6 pm and 7 pm. However, the elevated tides could disrupt the scheduled immersion process.
To keep tabs on the processions, Mumbai Police have fitted GPS trackers on the trolleys carrying the idols. The tide schedule calls for a first low tide at 4.47 am, a high tide at 11.07 am, a low tide at 5.16 pm, and a high tide at 11.26 pm. These high tides may cause a setback to the immersion activities.
To address security concerns, the police have bolstered surveillance around Girgaon Chowpatty. Approximately 100 CCTV cameras, three drones, and AI-based facial recognition technology are in place. Around 20,000 images of accused individuals have been uploaded into the system, which should help authorities identify and monitor potential troublemakers.
In addition, GPS trackers have been installed on the idol trolleys of key mandals like Lalbaugcha Raja, Ganesh Galli's Mumbai Cha Raja, and Parel's Raja. This setup allows police to monitor the exact movements of the processions and ensure smooth coordination for the immersion.
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