Cyclone Nisarga: BMC arranges 35 schools as temporary shelters for citizens

Mumbai Fire Brigade has been directed to stay alert to respond immediately in case of emergencies. 93 lifeguards have been deployed at 6 beaches, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

8 units of National Disaster Response Force and 5 units of Navy have been deployed at various locations in the city. NDRF has 1 team each in Colaba (Ward A), Worli (G/South), Bandra (H/East), Malad (P/South) & Borivali (R/North) & 3 teams in Andheri (K/West).

BMC has arranged about 35 schools as temporary shelters for citizens, who have been appealed to relocate there, informed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).