The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s concerns about the monsoon have increased this year as the city could witness high tides over 4.5 metres on 22 days this season. Last year Mumbai witnessed high tides above 4.5 metres on 18  days.

On Tuesday the BMC’s Disaster Management Department shared the high tide dates with other civic agencies in a meeting. Additional Municipal Commissioner (Head of the city disaster management authority) Dr Sanjeev Kumar directed the Fire brigade, civic ward offices and the Disaster Management Department to be ready with a plan for these days.