The tide is expected to rise to 4.02 metres at 10:14 am and 3.44 metres at 10:03 pm. Low tide will occur at 4:18 pm with a level of 1.91 metres, while the next low tide on August 21 is expected at 4:11 am at 0.83 metres
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday. According to the morning update issued at 8:00 am, occasional gusty winds reaching speeds of 45–55 kmph are also likely during the day.
An orange alert has been issued for the city, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few locations.
The tide is expected to rise to 4.02 metres at 10:14 am and 3.44 metres at 10:03 pm. Low tide will occur at 4:18 pm with a level of 1.91 metres, while the next low tide on August 21 is expected at 4:11 am at 0.83 metres.
Rainfall recorded over the past 24 hours, between 8:00 am on August 19 and 8:00 am on August 20, stood at 136.06 mm in the city, 168.37 mm in the eastern suburbs, and 160.80 mm in the western suburbs.
Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious, especially in low-lying areas prone to flooding, and to avoid venturing out unless necessary.
Intermittent showers lashed Mumbai overnight and on Wednesday morning, while local train services on the Central Railway's harbour line resumed after 15 hours, putting normal life slowly back on track.
As many as 782 passengers were rescued on Tuesday evening after two overcrowded Monorail trains on elevated tracks got stuck between stations in Mumbai on a day of torrential rains.
Some of the suburbs in Mumbai received more than 200 mm rainfall in the 21-hour period ending at 5.30 am on Wednesday, as per officials.
Local train services on the Central Railway's (CR) harbour line resumed from 3 am on Wednesday as water receded on tracks, more than 15 hours after Mumbai's lifeline was halted as rains pounded the metropolis.
Suburban services on the CR's main line, between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai and Thane stations, were restored on Tuesday evening after remaining suspended for eight hours.
The BMC stated its entire machinery was on the ground and working round-the-clock to monitor the situation and respond swiftly in case of any emergencies.
"All departments are on alert and prepared to take necessary measures if required," the statement said.
The BMC also appealed to the people not to believe in rumours and urged them to contact the municipal emergency control room for verified information or assistance during emergencies on its helpline number 1916.
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