A series of tragic drownings occurred across India, including two brothers in Thanjavur, a 36-year-old man in Kadamakudy, and two individuals each in Junagadh and Jaipur. Meanwhile, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations saw massive idol immersions, with Bengaluru witnessing over 4.3 lakh idols immersed in various lakes and mobile tanks, leading to traffic restrictions in certain areas. Mumbai and Coimbatore also saw significant idol immersions, with Mumbai utilizing 204 artificial ponds, reducing water pollution, and Coimbatore engaging right-wing organizations and political entities in the process. The use of artificial ponds in Mumbai has increased to nearly 48% of total immersions, emphasizing the city's growing trend towards eco-friendly practices. Throughout these events, extensive security measures and civic services were deployed to ensure smooth celebrations and prevent any untoward incidents.