Mumbai schools, colleges shut tomorrow as IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain
The BMC has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai on July 6 after the IMD issued an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall and strong winds. Government and private offices will function as usual amid the adverse weather forecast.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday declared a holiday for all government, private and municipal schools and colleges across Mumbai on Monday, July 6, after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds for the city.
The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, with the IMD issuing an Orange Alert for Mumbai, warning of intense rainfall and gusty winds on Monday. While educational institutions will remain closed, government and private offices will function as usual, the civic body said in an official statement.
The announcement comes amid relentless monsoon showers that have battered Mumbai over the past several days, leading to waterlogging, tree fall incidents and disruption in several parts of the city. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant as the adverse weather is expected to continue.
The BMC has appealed to citizens to step out only if absolutely necessary and advised them to follow official weather advisories. Civic agencies have also been asked to remain on alert to respond promptly to any rain-related emergencies.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast continued heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds over Mumbai and its suburbs, prompting the civic administration to take precautionary measures to minimise risks and ensure public safety.
MONSOON IN MUMBAI
Located along India's west coast, Mumbai is among the country's wettest major cities during the southwest monsoon. Every year, heavy rainfall puts pressure on the city's drainage network, transport system and civic infrastructure.
Low-lying areas are particularly vulnerable to flooding, while suburban train services often face delays and roads witness severe traffic congestion during periods of intense rainfall.
The first week of July 2026 has already seen widespread rain-related disruptions across the city, with several locations recording more than 200 mm of rainfall within 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the current active spell is likely to persist, bringing more heavy showers over the coming days.
The sustained rainfall has also replenished lakes and reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai, easing concerns over water availability that had emerged before the onset of the monsoon.
This year's monsoon arrived later than usual in parts of western India. After moisture levels gradually built up over the Arabian Sea, the southwest monsoon advanced into Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra towards the end of June.
By early July, monsoon activity had intensified across the Konkan region, including Mumbai, resulting in widespread heavy rainfall. While the showers have significantly improved water storage levels, they have also triggered waterlogging, traffic snarls and flooding in several low-lying areas, disrupting normal life across the city.
FATALITIES RECORDED IN MUMBAI
An 18-year-old man, Kumar Hasan Raza Jahangir Alam Syed, was killed after a tree branch fell on him during heavy rain in Mumbai's Aarey Colony on Sunday. Earlier in the day, a 63-year-old man, Yunus Kundawala, died after a tree collapsed on him in Kurla West.
The incidents come amid a series of monsoon-related accidents across Mumbai, where heavy rain and strong winds have triggered multiple tree falls, resulting in fatalities, injuries and widespread property damage.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday declared a holiday for all government, private and municipal schools and colleges across Mumbai on Monday, July 6, after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds for the city.
The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, with the IMD issuing an Orange Alert for Mumbai, warning of intense rainfall and gusty winds on Monday. While educational institutions will remain closed, government and private offices will function as usual, the civic body said in an official statement.
The announcement comes amid relentless monsoon showers that have battered Mumbai over the past several days, leading to waterlogging, tree fall incidents and disruption in several parts of the city. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant as the adverse weather is expected to continue.
The BMC has appealed to citizens to step out only if absolutely necessary and advised them to follow official weather advisories. Civic agencies have also been asked to remain on alert to respond promptly to any rain-related emergencies.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast continued heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds over Mumbai and its suburbs, prompting the civic administration to take precautionary measures to minimise risks and ensure public safety.
MONSOON IN MUMBAI
Located along India's west coast, Mumbai is among the country's wettest major cities during the southwest monsoon. Every year, heavy rainfall puts pressure on the city's drainage network, transport system and civic infrastructure.
Low-lying areas are particularly vulnerable to flooding, while suburban train services often face delays and roads witness severe traffic congestion during periods of intense rainfall.
The first week of July 2026 has already seen widespread rain-related disruptions across the city, with several locations recording more than 200 mm of rainfall within 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the current active spell is likely to persist, bringing more heavy showers over the coming days.
The sustained rainfall has also replenished lakes and reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai, easing concerns over water availability that had emerged before the onset of the monsoon.
This year's monsoon arrived later than usual in parts of western India. After moisture levels gradually built up over the Arabian Sea, the southwest monsoon advanced into Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra towards the end of June.
By early July, monsoon activity had intensified across the Konkan region, including Mumbai, resulting in widespread heavy rainfall. While the showers have significantly improved water storage levels, they have also triggered waterlogging, traffic snarls and flooding in several low-lying areas, disrupting normal life across the city.
FATALITIES RECORDED IN MUMBAI
An 18-year-old man, Kumar Hasan Raza Jahangir Alam Syed, was killed after a tree branch fell on him during heavy rain in Mumbai's Aarey Colony on Sunday. Earlier in the day, a 63-year-old man, Yunus Kundawala, died after a tree collapsed on him in Kurla West.
The incidents come amid a series of monsoon-related accidents across Mumbai, where heavy rain and strong winds have triggered multiple tree falls, resulting in fatalities, injuries and widespread property damage.
