Massive waves were seen hitting a round protective wall at Marine Drive on Wednesday, August 20, prompting authorities to cordon off the area to avoid untoward incidents like drowning. A video posted by news agency IANS shows several feet-long tides raging at Marine Drive in Mumbai and splashing water across the streets.
Massive Waves Hit Marine Drive
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the city until 10 a.m. in its morning forecast issued red alert for city till 10 am and predicted heavy to very heavy rains with occasional winds at 45-55 kmph. The country's economic capital witnessed cloudy skies and heavy showers this morning.
BMC High Tide Forecast
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) tidal forecast, a high tide expected at 10:14 am with the height of 4.02 meters. A second high tide is set to peak at 10:03 pm, reaching 3.44 meters. Low tides will occur at 4.18 pm of 1.91 meters. On August 21, high tide at 4.11 am of 0.83 meters.
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Earlier in the morning, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited the State Emergency Control Room at the Ministry to review the situation caused by heavy rains in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra.
Due to heavy rainfall on Wednesday, waterlogging was reported in residential buildings and societies in Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara. The municipal corporation has deployed pump machines for water drainage.
Heavy traffic was reported on the Western Express Highway on Mumbai Airport Road near Andheri on Wednesday morning, causing chaos for commuters. Parts of these cities were waterlogged, making it risky for residents to step outside their homes.