Mumbai’s Chowpatty witnessed preparations by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) workers on Sunday, August 23, as the civic body began making arrangements ahead of the upcoming Ganesh Festival. (Pics/ Ashish Raje)

As relentless July monsoon rains eased on Thursday, the Arabian Sea returned to Mumbai what the city had discarded. Dadar Beach was left covered in plastic waste and urban debris washed ashore during the high tide, highlighting the environmental impact of marine pollution and the challenges of waste management. Here are some visuals from the site, captured by mid-day.com lensman ATUL KAMBLE