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IN PHOTOS: Workers clear plastic waste from Mumbai's Juhu Beach after high tide

Updated On: 13 August, 2026 08:35 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Mumbai’s Juhu Beach was littered with plastic waste and other garbage after high-tide waves pushed debris onto the shoreline on Thursday. The civic body launched a clean-up drive to clear the waste and restore the beach (Pics/ Satej Shinde)

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The cleaning operation was carried out with the help of Bobcat vehicles and BeachTech 2000S beach-cleaning machines, which were used to collect and remove plastic and other waste from the sand. (Pic/ Satej Shinde)
The cleaning operation was carried out with the help of Bobcat vehicles and BeachTech 2000S beach-cleaning machines, which were used to collect and remove plastic and other waste from the sand. (Pic/ Satej Shinde)
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The waste was spread across portions of the shoreline, prompting civic workers to step up cleaning efforts

The waste was spread across portions of the shoreline, prompting civic workers to step up cleaning efforts

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Juhu Beach, one of Mumbai’s most frequented public spaces, attracts large numbers of visitors throughout the week

Juhu Beach, one of Mumbai’s most frequented public spaces, attracts large numbers of visitors throughout the week

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The beach also witnesses increased footfall during evenings and weekends, making regular cleaning operations necessary to maintain the stretch

The beach also witnesses increased footfall during evenings and weekends, making regular cleaning operations necessary to maintain the stretch

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Bobcat vehicles can assist workers in moving collected debris, while specialised beach-cleaning machines are designed to sift through sand and separate waste from the beach surface

Bobcat vehicles can assist workers in moving collected debris, while specialised beach-cleaning machines are designed to sift through sand and separate waste from the beach surface

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Plastic waste remains a persistent challenge for Mumbai’s beaches, particularly after high tides, heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions

Plastic waste remains a persistent challenge for Mumbai’s beaches, particularly after high tides, heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions

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Bottles, wrappers, bags and other discarded material can be carried by waves and deposited along the shoreline.

Bottles, wrappers, bags and other discarded material can be carried by waves and deposited along the shoreline.

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