School Holiday Today: Are Schools, Colleges Closed In Mumbai, Thane, Palghar And Navi Mumbai Amid Rain?

Heavy monsoon triggers Red Alert, schools to remain open in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai while holidays have been announced in Palghar and Thane

The advisory comes after a spell of intense rainfall disrupted normal life in Mumbai earlier this week. Authorities have urged residents to closely monitor official weather updates, avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain and steer clear of flooded roads, open drains and vulnerable structures.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai on Saturday and Sunday, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy spells.

Authorities suspend classes as IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region over the weekend.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy showers at isolated places over the next 24 hours.

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.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued heavy rainfall across parts of Maharashtra over the coming days, with authorities remaining on alert for further rain-related incidents.

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

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation declared a holiday for all schools' afternoon sessions due to heavy rainfall, prioritising student safety.

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.

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus services, another key lifeline of the city, also continued to operate normally with no major disruptions reported.

Devastating Mumbai rains claim the lives of 3 innocent people, residents demand accountability and action from authorities

The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Nowcast Warning for Mumbai and nearby districts, predicting moderate to intense rain over the next three hours.

As per the latest Nowcast warning issued by IMD; Mumbai, Thane and Palghar have been placed on orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall with possibility of extremely heavy rain at isolated places in city and suburbs.

IMD has issued heavy rain alerts for Mumbai with winds and high tides expected. Severe rainfall, minor rail delays, waterlogging, and a fatal manhole accident were reported as AccuWeather warned of continued heavy showers.

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

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, with the possibility of extremely heavy showers on Friday.

Mumbai residents faced difficulties accessing the India Meteorological Department's website during heavy rains, hindering access to crucial weather updates and warnings.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar with the possibility of extremely heavy showers on Friday.

Milind Deora's comments were triggered by a tragedy that happened in the Sakinaka area, where a man fell into an open manhole that was left uncovered and unbarricaded for maintenance work.

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

Today's incident happened within the jurisdiction of Sakinaka Police Station, while repair work on the water drainage grill was being carried out on Khairani Road.

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.