Global warming is the main cause of high tides

Describing last two days as high tides measuring over 5 metres hit the city's shores, the civic body has warned of similar occurrence for next two-three years because of global warming

and called for steps to stop possible flooding. The civic officials had warned of July 26, 2005-like deluge as the city today witnessed a 5.05 metre high tide, but fortunately heavy rains did not coincide with the tide. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was geared up for the day and had taken several precautionary measures, like evacuating people from low-lying areas.