With the weather bureau predicting thunderstorms on Friday, the BMC has decided not to allow devotees into the sea for visarjan. Lifeguards on the beaches will immerse the household and small idols on the citizens’ behalf, said officials. For the sarvajanik mandals, the BMC will decide the situation at the time, they added.

The India Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain with wind gusts on Friday. “The IMD has predicted a thunderstorm accompanied by gusts of wind up to 30-40 kmph at isolated places. The wind gusts are likely to cause high waves. We are closely monitoring the weather report,” said a BMC official.