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Warangal Deploys 30 Cranes Across 17 Lakes for Ganesh Immersion
Warangal is preparing for many Ganesh idols to be placed in lakes.
Officials expect about 8,000 idols to be immersed by Thursday evening.
They have placed 30 cranes at 17 lakes to help with the work.
Divers and emergency teams will be ready if anyone needs help.
Officials are asking people to use only the assigned immersion places.
They also want people to avoid entering the water and follow safety instructions.
Because heavy rain is expected, devotees are being asked to finish early.
Clay idols are encouraged because they can help reduce pollution in the lakes.
The Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation deployed 30 cranes at 17 lakes for Ganesh idol immersion.
Authorities expect around 8,000 idols to be immersed across Greater Warangal by Thursday evening.
Nearly ₹2 crore has been allocated for sanitation, lighting, traffic control, water supply and emergency services.
A total of 145 professional divers and Disaster Response Force teams are on standby for emergencies.
Officials urged early immersion because of forecast heavy rain and encouraged the use of clay idols to reduce lake pollution.
- Who
- The Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation, district officials, police, emergency teams and devotees are involved.
- What
- Authorities have organized the immersion of about 8,000 Ganesh idols, with cranes, divers and civic services deployed for safety and cleanup.
- Where
- At 17 designated lakes and immersion points across Greater Warangal, beginning at Chinnavadddepalli Lake.
- When
- The programme was launched on Wednesday, with immersion expected to continue until Thursday evening; heavy rain is forecast over the next two days.
- Why
- To conduct a safe and peaceful immersion programme, respond to emergencies, manage crowds and reduce pollution in water bodies.
Key facts
- Cranes deployed
- 30 cranes
- Immersion locations
- 17 lakes
- Expected idols
- Around 8,000 by Thursday evening
- Allocated budget
- Nearly ₹2 crore
- Emergency personnel
- 145 professional divers, supported by Disaster Response Force teams
- Weather concern
- The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall over the next two days
- Environmental measure
- Authorities are encouraging devotees to use clay Ganesh idols
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