Mumbai: The BMC has floated a tender to appoint a private agency for the manning, operation, and maintenance of lifeguard services under the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) for a period of three years. In light of the consistently high footfall on city beaches and the need to enhance visitor safety, the BMC has also decided to increase the number of lifeguards from 93 to 137.

High-Risk Beaches Identified for Enhanced Coverage

Mumbai, bordered by the Arabian Sea on three sides, has a 149-kms-long coastline. Based on an assessment of factors such as visitor footfall, sea currents, and beach terrain, the MFB has identified six high-risk beaches prone to drowning incidents.

These include Girgaon and Dadar in the city, along with Juhu, Versova, Aksa, and Gorai in the suburbs. These popular beach

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