BMC Advises Against Entering Arabian Sea Due to High Tides
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a notice advising people to avoid entering the Arabian Sea due to expected high tides through Sunday night.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information (INCOIS), the sea will witness a “swell of surge waves” from 11.30 am on Saturday to 11.30 pm on Sunday, resulting in wave heights of 0.5 to 1.5 meters. The BMC has urged fishermen to be cautious and has instructed civic staff, police, and beach security guards to prevent people from entering the sea during this period.
The INCOIS has forecasted that the sea will be dominated by high energy swell waves in the nearshore region, and low-lying areas may experience intermittent surges due to the combined effect of high period swell waves and high tides. Small vessels are advised to ply nearshore with due caution, and boats should be anchored at a fair distance from each other to avoid collision and damage.
The BMC has advised against operational or recreational activities at the beach or near shore during this period due to the potential risks associated with the high tides and surge waves.
