The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has extended the closure of all schools and colleges across Mumbai today as the city continues to witness heavy rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the region.
The precautionary measure has been taken to ensure the safety of students amid persistent rain, waterlogging, and disruptions to transport services.
As per the latest notification, the holiday applies to all government, private, municipal, aided, and unaided schools and colleges within the BMC limits.
However, government and private offices remain open, though authorities have advised employers to allow employees to work from home wherever possible due to difficult commuting conditions.
Why are Mumbai schools closed today?
The decision comes after continuous heavy rainfall over the past two days caused severe waterlogging, disruption of suburban train services, flight delays, and traffic congestion across several parts of Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds, prompting civic authorities to extend the school holiday as a precaution.
The BMC has urged residents to remain indoors unless travel is absolutely necessary and to avoid low-lying areas that are prone to flooding.
Which educational institutions are closed?
According to the BMC’s announcement, the closure includes:
- Government schools
- Private schools
- Municipal schools
- Aided schools
- Unaided schools
- Junior colleges
Degree colleges and other educational institutions under the BMC’s jurisdiction
Students are advised to follow updates issued by their respective institutions regarding examinations, assignments, and rescheduled classes.
IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai
The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai, forecasting continued heavy rainfall with strong winds.
While rainfall intensity eased briefly, weather officials have indicated that showers are likely to continue over the next 24 hours, with isolated areas expected to receive very heavy rainfall.
Neighbouring districts, including Thane, Palghar, and Raigad, continue to remain under heightened weather alerts due to the active monsoon system affecting Maharashtra.
Transport services affected
Heavy rainfall has disrupted normal life across Mumbai. Local train services on parts of the suburban network have experienced delays, while road traffic has been affected by waterlogging at several locations.
Flight operations have also witnessed delays and diversions because of adverse weather conditions.
Authorities have deployed emergency teams to clear waterlogged roads, remove fallen trees, and restore normal services.
Work from home advisory
While offices have not been officially closed, the Maharashtra government has advised organisations to allow employees to work from home wherever feasible to reduce congestion on roads and public transport during the ongoing spell of heavy rain.
Advisory for students and parents
Students and parents are advised to:
- Follow official announcements issued by the BMC and school authorities.
- Avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rainfall.
- Monitor weather updates issued by the IMD.
- Check with their respective schools regarding online classes, examinations, or revised academic schedules.
Authorities have stated that further decisions regarding school operations will depend on the prevailing weather conditions and IMD forecasts.
Bureau Report
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