Mumbai, July 5: Educational institutions across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will remain closed on Monday, July 6, after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert predicting heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced that all government, private and civic-run schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain shut as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students.
In its statement, the civic body said the decision was taken in view of the weather forecast and advised educational institutions to observe a holiday on Monday. However, government and private offices will continue to function as usual.
The closure extends beyond Mumbai. Thane District Collector Shrikrishnath Panchal announced that all Anganwadis, Balwadis, primary and secondary schools in the district will remain closed on July 6.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) also ordered the closure of all schools in the city due to continuous rainfall and the possibility of further heavy showers. Navi Mumbai Mayor Sujata Patil and NMMC Commissioner Kailas Shinde appealed to residents to avoid stepping outdoors unless absolutely necessary.
The NMMC also cautioned citizens against standing or parking vehicles beneath trees, citing an increase in incidents of trees collapsing due to strong winds. Residents living in buildings declared hazardous by the civic body have been advised to vacate them immediately to prevent accidents.
According to the IMD, Mumbai is expected to receive heavy rainfall along with gusty winds on Monday, prompting authorities across the region to take preventive measures.
Meanwhile, the city continued to experience intense rainfall on Sunday. The BMC reported that Mumbai recorded over265 mmof rainfall, while the suburbs received more than227 mmduring the 24 hours ending at 6 pm on July 5.
Elsewhere in Maharashtra, several parts of Kolhapur district also witnessed significant rainfall. Gaganbawda recorded the highest precipitation at143.1 mm, followed by Bhudargad (85.9 mm), Radhanagari (81 mm), Ajra (67.6 mm), Chandgad (65.3 mm), Kagal (60.2 mm), Panhala (58.3 mm), Shahuwadi (46.9 mm), Gadhinglaj (43.4 mm), Karveer (40.1 mm), Hatkanangale (20.9 mm) and Shirol (16.8 mm).
Despite the heavy rain, rail services and traffic on national highways continued to operate normally. However, rainfall affected movement on seven roads across Kolhapur district, including two state highways, two major district roads, two village roads and one other district road. District authorities said the situation is being closely monitored and necessary measures are in place to respond to any emergencies.
