Mumbai Rains: IMD Red Alert, BMC Issues High Tide Warning

Mumbai Rains: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted “very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall” in Mumbai and its suburbs, along with gusty winds reaching 45–55 kmph. A red alert has been issued as the city continues to witness severe monsoon conditions.

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BMC Shares Tide Timings

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) released high and low tide timings for the next two days, warning that rising water levels could worsen flooding. High tide is expected at 3.75 metres at 9:16 am and 3.14 metres at 8:53 pm today, with similar patterns forecast for August 20 and 21.

Heavy Rainfall Records

In the 24-hour period ending Tuesday morning, Mumbai’s island city recorded 186.43 mm rainfall, the eastern suburbs received 208.78 mm, and the western suburbs saw 238.19 mm. The Santacruz weather station measured 238.2 mm, the highest single-day rainfall for August since 2020, according to IMD data.

Impact on Daily Life

Due to the downpour, schools and government offices remain closed, while private firms have been advised to allow employees to work from home. Several localities in Mumbai and Thane are waterlogged, with some reporting knee-deep flooding, leading to major disruption in daily life.

Mumbai’s Flood Risk

Experts warn that Mumbai remains highly vulnerable to flooding during the monsoon season because of its coastal geography, dense population, and strained drainage systems. The city has faced catastrophic events in the past, including the 2005 floods, which claimed over 400 lives.

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