Ex. of incidents :
- 27 people crushed to death on the banks of River Godavari when crowd surged towards the Ghat.
- More than 100 people in Kerala temple firecracker tragedy
Crowd management is necessary to manage various festivals, gatherings etc.
Understanding the dimensions of Planning
- Flow regulation
- Maintaining steady flow by manning entry-exit points, unidirectional flow etc.
- Provisions for sudden increase
- Provisions for unforeseen emergencies like fire etc.
- Signage, Announcements and volunteers to assist
- Monitoring (CCTV etc.)
Use of Technology:
Use of video analytics. Video analytics would help security agencies get timely alerts when large crowds build up. It is being used in railway stations on trial basis.