Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Urges Citizens To Leave Worli Seafront Amid Heavy Rain, High Tide; Shares Video

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Saturday, July 4, urged residents to avoid the city's seafront after witnessing people sitting on parapets and along the shoreline in Worli despite heavy rainfall and high tide conditions. Sharing a video of her visit on X, the Mayor appealed to citizens to follow official advisories and not put themselves at risk.

The appeal came as Mumbai continued to receive heavy rainfall and experienced a 4.26-metre high tide at 2:50 pm, prompting authorities to caution people against venturing near the sea. Mumbai Rains: Andheri and Malad Subways Closed for Traffic Due to Severe Waterlogging (Watch Video).

Ritu Tawde Urges Citizens To Leave Worli Seafront Amid Heavy Rain

Mayor Mayor Ritu Tawde Inspects Worli Coastal Road

In her post on X, Tawde said she personally visited the Worli stretch of the 'Dharmaveer, Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road' (Coastal Road – South) to assess the situation during the ongoing spell of heavy rain.

She wrote: "Heavy rains have been lashing Mumbai relentlessly, and today at 2:50 PM, a high tide of 4.26 meters surged in the sea. Against this backdrop, I personally inspected the Worli area on the 'Dharmaveer, Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road' (Coastal Road - South) this afternoon." Mumbai Weather Forecast for Tomorrow, Sunday, 05 July 2026: Expect Thunderstorms with Hail and Gusty Winds, High of 27°C.

Citizens Urged to Avoid Risk

During the inspection, the Mayor said she noticed several people sitting near the seafront despite repeated warnings issued by civic authorities and the police.

She said: "On this occasion, an extremely worrying sight came to light. Despite repeated advisories from the Municipal Corporation and the police administration, many citizens were risking their lives by sitting on the seafront and parapets in the Worli area. I myself got out of the car and requested all such citizens to immediately leave for a safe place."

Appealing to residents to prioritise their safety, Tawde urged people to stay away from coastal areas while rough sea conditions continue.

She added: "When the sea's furious waves are crashing against the shore, taking such risks is absolutely not right. Your own life and that of your family is precious. Please follow the administration's instructions, avoid going to the seafront, and stay safe!"

The Mayor also shared a video from the inspection, showing people gathered near the seafront as waves crashed against the promenade.

Mumbai has been witnessing heavy monsoon rainfall, with civic authorities repeatedly advising residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from beaches, coastal roads and waterlogged areas during periods of high tide and intense rainfall.

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