Amid Threat Of Heavy Rains, Mumbai Civic Body Orders Schools And Colleges To Remain Shut On Monday

The decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of students, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a release on Sunday evening.

The video comes as Mumbai experienced severe waterlogging across low-lying areas, causing major traffic jams and delays to daily commutes.

He shared on LinkedIn that the water would first enter through the window, then under the door, before slowly spreading across the entire floor.

It is the third such case in recent times. Days ago a schoolboy was killed after a tree broke off and crushed a school bus

In view of the forecast, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has appealed to people to remain alert and venture outdoors only if absolutely necessary.

Torrential downpours battered Mumbai on Saturday, with several parts of the city receiving nearly 200 mm of rains in 12 hours, inundating low-lying areas, triggering road cave-ins, tree falls and house collapses, and disrupting road and rail traffic.

Civic officials said that while the metropolis recorded over 100 mm of rain in several parts over the last 24 hours, public transport remains operational.

July School Holidays 2026: Authorities have announced school closures, summer vacations, and revised school timings to ensure student safety.

Mumbai has been battered by rains throughout this week following the late onset of the monsoon, throwing normal life out of gear.

The incident occurred on Friday morning after a speeding truck collided with the pipeline, sending a jet of water shooting 20 to 25 feet into the air at the site.

Soon after the inicdent, locals rushed to the spot and pulled Rahul from beneath the fallen tree.

Around 79% of the geographical area of the country, spanning 29 states, recorded a status of 'Deficit' or 'Large Deficit' between June 1 and July 1.

Strong westerly winds likely to prevail over the southern peninsular India and central India till July 8, the India Meteorological Department said.

"The Mayor took no action despite being informed about the open manholes," Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi said.

The man's umbrella and slippers were found at the spot, and a search operation involving the Mumbai Fire Brigade and the police was launched to trace him.

Incessant rains triggered a kilometer-and-a-half-long traffic jam on Kurla's SCLR flyover.

Raigad schools will remain closed on July 2 due to heavy rainfall. The holiday applies to Panvel, Uran, and other areas as IMD forecasts heavy rain.

According to her claim, the situation became more serious when the driver sent an abusive message through Uber's in-app chat feature.

The combination of stagnant water, increased humidity, flooding, and poor sanitation creates the perfect environment for many harmful bacteria and fungi to grow. As people wade through waterlogged streets or spend long hours in damp clothes and shoes, they become more vulnerable to infections.

The issue has triggered questions as to why some parts of the city continue to flood year after year despite decades of studies, infrastructure projects, desilting drives and monsoon preparedness plans.

Mayank Lohar was travelling in the first-class compartment of a Churchgate-Nallasopara fast local on Tuesday night when he was murdered.

The man has been identified as a sanitation worker associated with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

As monsoon rains lash Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticised the BJP-led ruling Mahayuti coalition for neglecting infrastructure like rainwater tanks and stormwater drains, to focus on poaching of opposition MLAs and MPs.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alert for Mumbai, warning of moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning.