Mumbaikars Alert! BMC Warns Of 5-Day High Tide Spell From June 24–28, Waves To Cross 4.75 Metres

Mumbai: Mumbai will experience five consecutive days of high tides from June 24 to 28, 2025, with sea waves expected to rise beyond 4.5 metres. The BMC has strongly advised citizens to avoid visiting coastal areas during high tide periods and to adhere strictly to all safety advisories issued by disaster management authorities.

Tide levels above 4.5 metres are considered hazardous, as they can lead to severe flooding, especially when accompanied by heavy rainfall in low-lying areas. According to the Disaster Management Authorities, 19 high tide days have been forecasted between June and September this year.

🌊जून २०२५ महिन्यातील ४.५ मीटरपेक्षा अधिक उंच लाटांच्या भरतीचे दिवस !

⚠️मोठी भरती असणाऱ्या दिवशी भरती कालावधीदरम्यान नागरिकांनी समुद्रकिना-यावर जाणे टाळावे.

🔹बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिकेद्वारे वेळोवेळी देण्यात येणा-या सूचनांचे पालन करावे.#MumbaiMonsoon #Mumbairains… pic.twitter.com/lQiQKiYII9

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) June 23, 2025

The highest tide of the season is expected on June 26, with sea levels projected to reach 4.75 metres. Other high tide periods include July 24–27, August 1–5, and September 1–5, with wave heights consistently exceeding 4.5 metres.

In view of the risks, the civic body has also urged housing societies and commercial establishments in low-lying areas to stay vigilant and strictly adhere to all civic guidelines and safety protocols.

"Floodgates are closed during high tide to prevent rising seawater from entering the city. However, if heavy rainfall occurs at the same time, rainwater cannot drain out, increasing the risk of flooding in low-lying areas,” explained a senior civic official.

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He further added, “We urge citizens to avoid visiting the seashore or promenades during high tide hours. Taking precautions is critical—especially when high tides coincide with monsoon rains."

High Tide Dates and Wave Heights in June

June 24 ...11:15 AM – 4.59 meters

June 25 ... 12:05 PM – 4.71 meters

June 26... 12:55 PM – 4.75 meters

June 27 .... 1:40 PM – 4.73 meters

June 28..... 2:26 PM – 4.64 meters