A tragic incident unfolded at Juhu’s Silver Beach on August 1, 2025, when one person was feared drowned, and another was rescued from rough seas around 8:30 AM, according to a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official. The event, occurring during Mumbai’s monsoon season, prompted a swift response from local authorities, with search operations ongoing for the missing individual.
Preliminary reports indicate two people were caught in strong currents near Silver Beach, a popular spot in Juhu’s Koliwada area. One was rescued by lifeguards and rushed to a nearby hospital, with their condition undisclosed. The Mumbai Fire Brigade, Juhu police, BMC ward staff, and 108 ambulances were deployed, supported by jet skis and life jackets, despite challenging sea conditions. No Navy or Coast Guard involvement has been reported, unlike past incidents.
Juhu Beach, stretching from Santacruz to Versova, has a history of drownings, with 12 fatalities recorded during monsoons from 2018-2023, per BMC data. High tides, strong currents, and easy access to jetties, like the one at Juhu Koliwada, contribute to such accidents, despite lifeguard patrols. In June 2023, four boys aged 12-15 were feared drowned in a similar incident, with one rescued by a fisherman amid Cyclone Biparjoy’s rough seas.
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The BMC has intensified beach safety measures since 2018, installing 36 lifeguards across six beaches, including Juhu, and using jet skis for rescues, as noted by Chief Fire Officer P.S. Rahangdale. However, locals criticize inadequate fencing and signage, with Koliwada resident Larson Fernandes telling PTI, “The jetty’s open access lures youngsters, and lifeguards can’t cover every spot.” Authorities have urged the public to avoid swimming during high tides, with a 3.8-meter tide recorded at 8:17 AM on August 1, per the Indian Meteorological Department.
As the search continues, police are investigating the victims’ identities and circumstances, with no FIR filed yet. The incident underscores Mumbai’s persistent monsoon drowning risks, with 18 rain-related deaths reported citywide in 2025.
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