Mumbai is set to get relief from heavy monsoon rains as the IMD has issued no rain alert for the next five days. Light to moderate showers are expected over the weekend in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Sindhudurg, while authorities continue to warn people against venturing near the sea due to high tides (Pics/Satej Shinde)

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