The onset of Cyclone Tauktae, considered to be the most powerful storm to batter the west coast in two decades, has been catastrophic as it has taken the lives of around 35 people, displaced many, while also uprooting hundreds of trees and damaging properties in the process.
However, the storm also acted as a means of passing a moral to Mumbaikers, reminding them of the amount of trash thrown into the sea on a regular basis.

With sea levels rising due to the cyclone, heaps of trash were passed back onto the shores and beaches of Mumbai, showcasing exactly how much garbage is actually thrown into the sea.

Massive piles of garbage could be seen in several locations of the city that included major tourist places like the Gateway of India and Marine Drive.