Mumbai School Holiday Today: BMC Orders Afternoon Closure of Schools, Colleges After IMD Red Alert
The BMC has announced the closure of all schools and colleges in Mumbai for the afternoon session on July 4 after the IMD issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall. The civic body said the decision was taken to ensure students' safety. Heavy rain has caused waterlogging, traffic congestion, train delays and flight disruptions, while Thane and Palghar have also declared school holidays.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the closure of all schools and colleges in Mumbai for the afternoon session on Friday, July 4, following a Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for extremely heavy rainfall across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students amid worsening weather conditions.
In a post on X, the BMC said the IMD has forecast extremely heavy rainfall in the region and urged residents to leave their homes only if absolutely necessary. The civic body said the afternoon holiday applies to all schools and colleges in Mumbai. Mumbai Weather Forecast and Update: IMD Issues Red Alert for City, Thane and Palghar Till July 5.
Mumbai School Holiday Today, July 4:
⛈️🚨भारतीय हवामान विभागाने मुंबई महानगराला अतिमुसळधार पावसाचा इशारा (रेड अलर्ट) दिला आहे.
🏫या पार्श्वभूमीवर, विद्यार्थ्यांची सुरक्षितता लक्षात घेता मुंबईतील सर्व शाळा, महाविद्यालयांना आज दिनांक ४ जुलै २०२६ रोजी दुपारच्या सत्रात सुटी जाहीर करण्यात आली आहे.
आवश्यकता असेल तरच…
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 4, 2026
BMC Announces Afternoon School Holiday
Sharing the update on X, the BMC said: "The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall to the Mumbai metropolitan area. In view of this, keeping students' safety in mind, all schools and colleges in Mumbai have been declared closed for the afternoon session today, July 4, 2026. Citizens are urged to step out of their homes only if absolutely necessary, as announced by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation administration."
The announcement came after the IMD issued its first Red Alert of the monsoon season, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations across the region. High Tide Timing in Mumbai for Today: Wave Measuring 4.26 Metres Expected at 2:50 PM on July 4.
Mumbai Rain Disrupts Transport
Heavy rainfall since Friday morning has led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas of Mumbai, affecting road traffic and causing delays to suburban train services on some routes.
Authorities have also reported flight diversions and delays due to adverse weather conditions. Emergency response teams have been deployed to clear waterlogged roads, remove fallen trees and monitor vulnerable locations across the city.
Holiday in Thane and Palghar
Apart from Mumbai, district administrations in Thane and Palghar have also declared a holiday for schools and colleges in view of the IMD's Red Alert.
Residents in these districts have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in flood-prone and low-lying areas, as heavy rainfall is expected to continue.
Authorities have urged people to stay away from overflowing drains, waterlogged roads and coastal areas. Citizens have also been advised to follow official weather bulletins and updates issued by local administrations and disaster management authorities.
According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is likely to persist over the weekend, prompting authorities to remain on high alert and continue monitoring the situation.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 04, 2026 12:34 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
