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Monsoons and high tides. Bombay 2009.

By mach3 on August 2, 2009

These were to be the tallest waves in over one hundred years.

“..stay indoors if you can. Stay back at the office, should things get out of control. Avoid outings during the 23rd, 24th and 25th, of July, 2009.”

“WOW! High tides! Waves! Let’s go!”

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Crowds of people assembled, in anticipation, along Marine Drive. Numbers grew. Bombayites, old &young, fat &thin, healthy &unhealthy and uncle &aunty. Some 5,000 of them.

Close to 13:00 hours, the tides got taller and stronger. Strong winds blowing.

“Do not stand along the edges. Step down. Down, sir, not along the edge.. Yes, you.. you too.. and you.. don’t you understand Marathi?”, pleaded the cops via public announcement arrangements from their Toyota Qualis. Nobody bothered. Hooligans. Someone is going to die.

Soon, these waves – strong and over ten meters tall hit the coast hard and some distance into shore! Bombayites, old &young, fat &thin, healthy &unhealthy and uncle &aunty availed of the free entertainment that the polluted seas had to offer. Some 5,000 of them.

“HA HA HA HA HA HA AAAAAAAAAA HA HA HA”

Big smiles. It was an awesome feeling. Crowds of Bombayites along the western waterfront, drenched and smiling and having a great time. Some 5,000 of them.

It takes a tragedy to bring the people of this city together. This was different. Joyous festivities not affiliated to history or religion.

Also see the high-resolution scan.

FIN

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14 responses to “Monsoons and high tides. Bombay 2009.”

  1. Steve Holcroft August 14, 2009 at 10:52 pm | | Reply

    Sounds like fun. I enjoy your writing too.

    1. mach3 August 14, 2009 at 11:15 pm | | Reply

      Thanks, Steve.

  2. sakhi August 18, 2009 at 4:51 pm | | Reply

    Awesome pic! :)

    1. mach3 August 18, 2009 at 5:23 pm | | Reply

      thanks sakhi :D

  3. Deva August 20, 2009 at 4:34 pm | | Reply

    Hi!

    I love your pic!

    1. mach3 August 20, 2009 at 5:53 pm | | Reply

      thank you Deva.
      thank you very much.

  4. Riddler. September 1, 2009 at 6:39 pm | | Reply

    very god maan, neat and very classy, good colours.
    the pictures are brilliant as usual.

    1. mach3 September 2, 2009 at 12:28 pm | | Reply

      येत रहा. Keep coming back.

  5. Juhi November 16, 2009 at 12:45 pm | | Reply

    excellent shot!!!!!

    1. mach3 November 16, 2009 at 1:33 pm | | Reply

      Thanks, Juhi.

  6. Aky March 30, 2010 at 1:19 pm | | Reply

    WOW, what intensity!

    1. mach3 March 30, 2010 at 2:11 pm | | Reply

      Thanks, Aky.

  7. Aky March 30, 2010 at 1:20 pm | | Reply

    And how much would a print cost sir?

    1. mach3 March 30, 2010 at 2:13 pm | | Reply

      Thanks for the enquiry, Aky. I’m in the process of putting together a series of photos similar to this one. I’ll let you know once it is complete.
      Thanks again.

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