India, Nov. 10 -- Following multiple incidents of fire triggered by crackers across Mumbai over the past two days, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday imposed a blanket ban on the use of rockets and other aerial firecrackers till November 25. The collector of Thane district also imposed a similar ban on all aerial firecrackers on Monday, effective for two months.

The restrictions were imposed under sections 24, 26, 30 and 41 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which empower district authorities and local government bodies to take measures to assist and protect communities affected by disasters. They extend to public and private spaces, including residential and commercial buildings, terraces, rooftops, balconies, cou...