India, Aug. 8 -- Ahead of the Mahashivratri rush on August 11, the Gautam Budh Nagar administration has stepped up security, traffic management and emergency response teams across the district.

Police personnel, medical teams and civic staff have been deployed along major pilgrimage routes and at prominent Shiva temples expected to see a surge in devotees.

Officials said a coordinated plan involving police, district administration, Noida and Greater Noida authorities, health department, civic bodies, power department, Public Works Department (PWD) and forest department has been put in place to ensure smooth movement of kanwariyas.

"All departments have been directed to remain on high alert and ensure that arrangements are monitored rou...