Only pumping stations are useful to stop seawater from entering the city during high tides. While Mahul pumping station will provide relief to Chembur, Sion and Kurla areas.63 mm and 20.According to BMC, Mumbai will again witness high tide of 4.S. The gates of the pumping stations are closed to restrict sea water entry in the city,” the officer added..90 metres is expected at 1.On Friday afternoon the city witnessed second-highest tide, 4. (Photo: MRUGESH BANDIWADEKAR) Mumbai: Mumbai is set to face its highest high tide of the season on Saturday.

The eastern suburbs received 40. However, if it rains during this period, waterlogging in the city will be unavoidable, the Brihanmumbai Muni-cipal Corporation said.90 metres on August 31.”A senior officer from storm water drain department said, the dewatering pumps are operating at all chronic flooding spots to fasten the rainwater receding. Hosalikar, deputy director general of IMD tweeted, "With the development of low pressure area over Bay of Bengal, this Saturday night and Sunday, Mumbai is very likely to get intense rainfall.85 metres, this monsoon with moderate to heavy China transmission system bearings Manufacturers rainfall throughout the day. The seawater in fact comes in with the flow, flooding the city. However, during the hightide at 12. The high tide of 4.90 metres. The Mogra pu-mping station will avoid flooding at Vile Parle, Andheri and adjoining areas.59 pm the rains had taken a break due to which rainwater could drain out to the sea easily and no waterlogging was reported.94 mm rainfall respectively. We have installed 322 dewatering pumps at all chronic flooding locations and six pumping stations are also operational,” the officer said.322 dewatering pumps, 6 pumping stations are ready: BMC.

If the city receives heavy rainfall at this time, waterlogging is unavoidable, as the sea level does not allow rainwater from the city to drain out. However, two important pumping stations at Mah-ul and Mogra are yet to be installed. "On Saturday afternoon the high tide is of 4. Mumbaikars enjoy clicking pictures as high tide hit the shore at Bandra fort on Friday.44 pm.32 mm rainfall; while western suburbs and city area recei-ved 45

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