India, Nov. 10 -- The Mumbai Disaster Management Authority on Monday banned the bursting of rockets and other aerial firecrackers across the metropolis until November 25, following multiple fire incidents reported during Diwali celebrations.Buy Maps

The order covers residential buildings, rooftops, balconies and slum areas across the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) jurisdiction. Signed by Additional Municipal Commissioner Prajakta Verma-Lavangare, it came into effect on November 9 and will remain in force until 11.59 pm on November 25, 2026.

Three major fires were reported in different parts of Mumbai on Diwali night, damaging several huts, shops, a garage and parts of a commercial building.

The order cited the risk posed by ...