As part of the certification process, a safety audit of these beaches is being carried out. Audits of three beaches have already been completed, while the process for the remaining two will begin this week. The safety audit for Nagaon Beach is scheduled to start on Monday, October 27, followed by Parnaka (Dahanu) Beach on October 30.
The audit focuses on key safety parameters such as identifying safe swimming zones, ensuring the availability of trained lifeguards, and checking accessibility and essential amenities for visitors.
Once the audits for all five beaches are completed, the process for final nomination to the Blue Flag programme will begin. The official announcement regarding Maharashtra’s nominated beaches is expected around June–July next year, following the review of safety audit reports.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across Maharashtra till October 30, particularly at isolated locations in Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra.
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