Aamchi Mumbai... Hits again with a mega high tide on 23rd July 2009. This Thursday a massive high tide of 5.01 metres that inundated several areas, but the civic authorities acted on time to prevent a catastrophe.
The city’s shores were hit by sky-high waves, causing waterlogging in some areas in the Worli-Koliwara belt and sparking fears of floods.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a flood advisory and got the floodgates opened to control the rising water levels.According to the BMC, Friday’s high tide – expected to be 5.05 metres – could be one of the highest this season.
If heavy showers coincide with the high tide, the city's 100-year-old drainage system may not be able to release all the excess water into the sea.
The BMC urged Mumbaikars to restrict all non-essential travel until Saturday and asked them to stay off the sea. The corporation has deployed six search-and-rescue teams at Kalina, Kurla, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Chembur, Marol and Borivali. Around 300 firemen have been trained to swim in strong currents.
The Navy too has set up its own search-and-rescue teams at Ghatkopar, Colaba, Malad and Worli.
The Navy too has set up its own search-and-rescue teams at Ghatkopar, Colaba, Malad and Worli.
