The Mumbai municipality on Friday issued an alert for high tidal waves for the rest of the week. According to the civic body, tides higher than 4.5 metres are likely to hit the coast until June 20.
High tides over the past two days have been causing water logging in various areas across the city. Traffic had slowed down on Friday in areas near Gateway of India. A day before, tidal waves measuring 4.38 metres had hit Mumbai's shores causing flooding in low-lying areas like Worli, Shivaji Park and Mahim and several parts of south Mumbai.
"Six teams have been made for sensitive areas in the metropolis where each will comprise members of fire brigade personnel, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and lifeguards. These will be deployed in areas like Girgaon, Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Aksa beach, Gorai beach and Chowpatty beach, where there are chances of flooding," read the circular issued by the municipality.
