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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a high tide advisory for Mumbai, urging residents to stay away from the coastline during peak tide hours.
A high tide measuring 4.57 meters is expected on Thursday, July 24, at approximately 11:57 AM. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed an orange alert on the city, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall throughout the day.
According to BMC forecasts, more significant high tides are anticipated in the days ahead. On Friday, July 25, a 4.66-meter tide is expected around 12:40 PM, followed by a 4.67-meter tide on Saturday, July 26, at 1:20 PM. Another tide, measuring 4.60 meters, is predicted for Sunday, July 27, at 1:56 PM. Notably, the season's highest tide so far occurred on June 26.
Weather Forecast for Mumbai
| High Tide Warnings (Mumbai) | July 24: 4.57 m at 11:57 AM July 25: 4.66 m at 12:40 PM July 26: 4.67 m at 1:20 PM July 27: 4.60 m at 1:56 PM |
| Highest Tide This Monsoon | Recorded on June 26 |
| IMD Alert | Orange alert for Mumbai: heavy to very heavy rainfall throughout the day |
| Local Weather Forecast | Cloudy skies with isolated heavy rains, winds gusting 40-50 mph |
| Red Alert Districts Nearby | Raigad and Ratnagiri under red alert for severe weather next two days |
| Recent Rainfall Data | Eastern suburbs: 48 mm Western suburbs: 41 mm Island city: 33 mm |
| Water Levels in Lakes | Seven lakes at over 87% capacity (~12,62,652 million liters) Tansa lake overflowing, second after Modak lake |
| Reservoirs Included | Bhatsa, Upper Vaitarna, Vehar, Tulsi, Middle Vaitarna |
| Maximum Usable Storage | 14,47,363 million liters collectively |
| BMC Advisory | Avoid coastal areas during high tides Ignore rumors, follow official guidance |
The weather department has forecast a cloudy sky over Mumbai and its surrounding suburbs today, with the possibility of heavy rain in isolated areas. Wind speeds are expected to reach 40 to 50 mph. Additionally, a red alert has been issued for Raigad and Ratnagiri districts over the next two days due to expected severe weather conditions.
Over the past 24 hours, Mumbai's eastern suburbs recorded 48 mm of rainfall, while the western suburbs received 41 mm. The island city saw slightly lower precipitation at 33 mm. This continued rainfall has significantly boosted water levels in the seven lakes that supply drinking water to the city.
Lakes Near Full Capacity Amid Heavy Rainfall
As per data released by the BMC on Thursday morning, Tansa Lake has become the second reservoir to overflow this monsoon season, following Modak Sagar reaching full capacity earlier. Tansa has now reached its maximum storage of 14,55,080 million liters.
Combined, the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai are now filled to over 87% of their total capacity, amounting to approximately 12,62,652 million liters. These reservoirs include Bhatsa, Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna, Vehar, and Tulsi, with a collective full capacity of 14,47,363 million liters of usable water.
In light of the ongoing heavy rainfall and high tides, the BMC has urged residents to ignore misinformation and follow only official advisories for safety.
