What experts say

According to experts, the high tide level for July 24, 2009, is probably the highest in a decade, and if rains persist that day, flooding is likely in low-lying areas like Juhu, Kurla, Kalina, Hindmata and Dadar. With high tide levels at a maximum of 5.05 m inland, even water from a moderate rainfall would have difficulty in draining out, they say. In June 2008, the highest high tide of the season - at 4.86 metres - saw areas of Juhu inundated for nearly half an hour though rain was sporadic