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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advisory for Mumbai was upgraded to "high risk" yesterday and New Zealanders were warned against all tourist or non-essential travel there because of the "continuing high threat from attacks".
Mumbai, like much of the rest of India, was previously categorised as "some risk" before the attacks due to the threat from terrorism.
Other parts of India at the risk of warfare, such as Jammu and Kashmir and the India-Pakistan international border, carry the highest "extreme risk" category.
The ministry advised New Zealanders to maintain a high level of personal security awareness at all times and avoid large public gatherings and demonstrations, especially during religious festivals.
Fifty-three Kiwis are registered with the ministry as being in Mumbai.
Foreign Minister Murray McCully condemned the attacks as "a cowardly attempt to cause widespread, indiscriminate casualties among innocent civilians".
He said staff from the High Commission in New Delhi were making "every effort" to account for New Zealanders in Mumbai.
The ministry had not received any reports of Kiwis in trouble.
New Zealanders who were concerned about family members in Mumbai should initially try to contact them directly, Mr McCully said. If they were unable to, they should contact the ministry in Wellington.
Those with concerns about the wellbeing of relatives can call the ministry on (04) 439-8000 and ask to speak to a consular officer.
