The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has made arrangements to dispose of waste generated during Deepavali and has also prepared to address instances of burn injuries.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, BBMP Commissioner M Lakshminarayana said during Deepavali, the City generates 25 per cent more garbage due to bursting of crackers. “Additional garbage trucks and tipper autos will be engaged to clear waste,” he said. The Commissioner also appealed to people and shopkeepers who sell crackers, to hand over waste to pourakarmikas.

The Commissioner also appealed to public to celebrate the festival by bursting less-polluting crackers and not to throw cracker waste into drains. He said engineers and other officials concerned have been directed to clear drains. He said BBMP executive engineers will monitor garbage clearance in their wards. On accidents due to crackers, the Commissioner said he has directed the BBMP health department staff to work on holidays. “Our hospitals will be open round the clock,” he said.

Call BBMP control rooms on 22660000/ 22221188 for any complaints.