Mumbai: 'No need to panic' over foul smell in the city

New Delhi : Complaints of foul smell were registered from several parts of Mumbai on Saturday night, prompting the city's civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), to dispatch fire services.

Residents of Chembur, Ghatkopar, Kanjurmarg, Vikhroli, Powai, Andheri and Mankhurd mainly reported complaint of foul smell in the area.

After reports, Maharashtra cabinet minister Aaditya Thackeray on Twitter said: "We've got tweeted to about foul smell in Chembur and Chandivali. The BMC disaster control room is locating the source and the Mumbai Fire Brigade is operating as per SoPs. Shall update as soon as source is located."

"Please don't panic or create panic... Anyone having problems due to the foul smell please put a wet towel or cloth on ur face covering nose," it tweeted.

The origin of the smell is still under investigation.