Mumbai playgrounds, gardens, beaches to stay open from 6am-10pm from today

On Sunday, 262 Covid-19 cases were reported in the city, followed by four deaths. The city’s Covid tally is 739,331 and death toll is 15,981

Updated on: Aug 16, 2021, 11:08:23 IST

By Mehul R Thakkar

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday announced that playgrounds, gardens and beaches will be allowed to open between 6am and 7pm in Mumbai until further notice.

People at Juhu beach, in Mumbai. (Vijay Bate/HT Photo)

BMC has also appealed to citizens to maintain social distancing and follow all Covid-19-appropriate behaviour.

Earlier, BMC had allowed all indoor and outdoor sports to restart, except for swimming and activities where physical distancing is not possible. However, gardens, playground and beaches were to open only between 5am and 10am. Several elected representatives across political parties had demanded that public parks and playgrounds should be opened for the entire day.

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The new announcement comes a day after malls were allowed to reopen and restaurants were allowed to operate till 10pm. Starting Sunday, citizens, who received the second dose of the Covid vaccine at least 15 days ago, are allowed to travel using local trains.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, 262 Covid-19 cases were reported in the city, followed by four deaths. The city’s Covid tally is 739,331 and death toll is 15,981.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mehul R Thakkar
Mehul R Thakkar is a Mumbai-based journalist who closely tracks the city’s ever-evolving real estate landscape. He believes that Mumbai presents a unique reality that, while Mumbaikars deeply aspire to own a home in the city of dreams, many spend little actual time living in it due to long commutes and demanding work lives. With over 11 years of experience in journalism, I have reported across a wide spectrum of beats, including real estate, housing, infrastructure, aviation, and education. I have also extensively covered the workings of India’s wealthiest civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), providing insight into the policy, governance, and urban planning decisions that directly influence Mumbai’s growth. Before joining Hindustan Times, I worked in fast-paced digital and print newsrooms, including Moneycontrol.com and Deccan Chronicle, as well as national dailies such as The Asian Age and DNA. Outside the newsroom, I am an avid weather tracker, a fan of spy thrillers in both books and films, and a keen follower of international affairs.Read More

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