Mumbai Fire Brigade has been directed to stay alert to respond immediately in case of emergencies. 93 lifeguards have been deployed at 6 beaches, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
8 units of National Disaster Response Force and 5 units of Navy have been deployed at various locations in the city. NDRF has 1 team each in Colaba (Ward A), Worli (G/South), Bandra (H/East), Malad (P/South) & Borivali (R/North) & 3 teams in Andheri (K/West).
BMC has arranged about 35 schools as temporary shelters for citizens, who have been appealed to relocate there, informed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).