High tide of over 14 ft likely to hit Mumbai today at 1.50 pm

Mumbai, Aug 06: A high tide of 4.44 meters or 14.57 feet is likely to hit Mumbai on Thursday at 1.50 pm, according to the reports.

According to BMC, Mumbai on Wednesday has received the highest rainfall of the season within just 12 hours.

The city recorded 215.8 mm rain, followed by 101.9 mm in eastern suburbs and 76.03 mm in western suburbs, city civic body said.

Heavy rains to continue in Mumbai, neighbouring areas amid red alert: IMD

It was advised by the authorities for people not to venture out near the beaches and other low lying areas today.

The city currently witnessing incessant rainfall. Severe water logging was also seen in various parts of the city.

The Meteorological Department has given red alert for an extremely heavy downpour for days.

Meanwhile, India reports 56,282 new COVID-19 cases and 904 fatalities in the last 24 hours. The total tally rises to 19,64,537 including 5,95,501 active cases, 13,28,337 cured, discharged or migrated and 40,699 deaths, as per the data released by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.