As torrential rains continue to pound portions of Maharashtra, flooding highways, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for many districts expected to get heavy to very heavy rainfall. July 21, a red alert has been issued for Thane, Raigad, Pune, and Palghar. Because of the heavy rain, all schools in Thane and Palghar have been closed fot today.
Previously, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the State Disaster Management Authority scheduled a school holiday for Thursday, July 20 in Mumbai and many regions. The BMC had declared a holiday for all primary, secondary, and upper secondary institutions in Mumbai, from nursery to Class 12. The local government took action to safeguard the safety of children, instructors, and staff members. Meanwhile, Thane collector Ashok Shingare has requested residents to stay indoors due to the rains and has directed civic and district machinery to be well-prepared to assist citizens.
The Deputy Director of Education (Mumbai division), Sandeep Sangave, issued a formal directive to department officers, education inspectors, and key stakeholders, urging them to consider local situations when issuing holidays. He underlined the importance of engaging with relevant district collectors before making any school closure decisions. The MMR, which includes Mumbai and its three neighbouring districts, was hit with heavy rains all day, necessitating preventative measures.