The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an advisory urging citizens to remain cautious of stingrays and blue button jellyfish along coastline during Ganpati idol immersions.

BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani directed officials to take precautionary measures in view of the possible presence of these marine species during the immersion period. The civic body said its emergency management department has instructed assistant commissioners to coordinate safety arrangements at immersion sites.

According to the fisheries department, the presence of blue button jellyfish and stingrays is common in the Arabian Sea between August and October. Their stings may cause discomfort to citizens entering the water.