This time the wait for monsoon is being a little longer. Although every year we think that this time the heat will be a little more, but this year the temperature has really reached its peak. This year the heat has been raging all over the state and the country including Mumbai. Due to the heat, it has been decided to close the schools in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. So this year Parjanyaraja is being awaited a little longer. The Meteorological Department has given a good news. That this year the monsoon is going to be above average. So if you have planned to enjoy the waves of the sea in the monsoon season… then be careful that this year the sea in Mumbai will be very turbulent. During this monsoon, it will rain for 22 days and waves will rise up to 5 meters on that day. That is why the municipality has geared up.
Heavy rain is expected in Kerala in the next 24 hours. After this, monsoon will make its appearance in Konkan and Mumbai next week. Mumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to increase the infrastructure at many chowpats of Mumbai. This year, there will be rain for 22 days in the monsoon season. At that time, waves will rise up to 4.5 to 5 meters. Therefore, the municipality has planned special measures. In Mumbai, there is a crowd at Marine Drive, Worli Sea Face, Juhu-Versova, Bandra Band Stand to enjoy the waves of rain. Therefore, the municipality has prepared a system for the safety of the citizens. The Municipal Corporation administration has instructed the concerned agencies to take special precautions on days when the height of the waves is high.
Information for beach goers
this year In the rainy season There will be heavy swell in the sea for about 22 days and due to the turbulent sea, waves of 4.5 to 5 meters will rise in the sea. A large number of Mumbaikars and tourists visit Mumbai’s Chowpatty during the monsoon. However, some overzealous tourists may also lose their lives. The municipality issues a danger warning every day when waves of more than 4.5 meters rise in the sea. Apart from this, there is a lot of crowd here on holidays. Apart from this, during heavy rains, due to the tide in the sea, water enters the buildings and slums, creating a dangerous situation. In this background, the municipality has decided to deploy 94 life guards for the safety of the Chowpatties. These life guards are provided with all kinds of equipment required for rescue operations.
High tide dates in June and July
The biggest wave was on September 20.
In June, waves higher than 4.5 metres will rise on seven days. There will be four such days in July, five in August and six in September, with the highest wave expected to reach 4.84 metres on September 20 at 1:03 am. The lowest wave will be on Wednesday, August 21 at 12.57 pm. The municipality has informed that waves of 4.81 metres, 4.69 metres and 4.72 metres will rise on Thursday, June 6.
High tide dates in August and September 2024
94 lifeguards deployed
To provide backup to the life guards, flood response teams of the fire brigade will be kept ready at Gowalia Tank Fire Station, Bandra Fire Station, Kurla Fire Station, Malad Fire Station, Dahisar Fire Station and Gorai Fire Station. The help of this team will be taken on the spot. 94 life guards of ‘Drishti Life Saving’ have been deployed by the fire brigade to protect the six chowpatties. These life guards will perform their duty under the supervision of the fire brigade. The municipal administration has decided to deploy life guards in two shifts from 7 am to 7 pm to prevent any accident on the beaches and to rescue any person who gets swept away in the water.
