Two people have drowned while another went missing during the Ganesh idol immersion ceremonies in Wada taluka, Thane district, according to local police. The victims drowned during idol immersion at Konsai village. Bodies of two victims were retrieved, with firemen and divers assisting.

This is a wake up call for all, to exercise caution during immersion. Usually, there are experts stationed by idol in for immersion after a final puja by the family. Tables are set up, on which those whose Ganpati it is, can pay respects do their prayers and then hand over the idols for visarjan or immersion.