Tomorrow, the city marks Visarjan, and Mumbai is gearing up for immersion day. Expect roads choked with devotees ready to pay last respects to Ganeshji. Along with this mobile audience, mandal volunteers will be accompanying idols to different water bodies. With all the activity on the Grand Trunk Road of Mumbai, safety has to be paramount.

Lifeguards, guides and experts will be at our beaches as beloved Bappa is taken to the waters. We need to heed all instructions from authorities and desist from entering deep waters when advised. Respect rules even in shallow water. Selfie-seekers especially need to be extremely careful, as this can become a major distraction in the sea. Lifeguards have often despaired about selfie-seekers who are so engrossed in that picture that promises fame, that they fail to heed warnings and are oblivious to their surroundings.

Shockingly, we also witness some inebriated people venturing into the sea. Alcohol and deep waters do not mix; they are a recipe for disaster. Keep discipline when moving towards immersion sites.