In Nashik, three persons drowned in Panchvati and an equal number in Nashik Road area, an official said. Umbraj in Satara, Wajirabad in Nanded and Karjat in Raigad near Mumbai reported one death each from drowning, he added. Ganesh Visarjan 2023: 12 Deaths Reported From Across Maharashtra During Ganpati Idol Immersions, Say Police; Nashik Accounts for Six.
Several current and former MLAs in Mumbai have declared that they will carry out Ganesh idol immersions in Aarey talao, despite a ban on the activity in the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). They claim that the tradition is more than 100 years old and are seeking permission from the authorities to proceed. Environmental activists have criticized the MLAs actions and have threatened legal action if the ban is repealed. | Mumbai news