Holiday Declared for Schools in Mumbai on July 8? BMC Reveals Truth About Viral Message
Social media rumors claiming that Mumbai schools would be closed on July 8 due to heavy rain are false. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has officially debunked the claim, stating no such notification was issued. Citizens are advised to rely on official channels like MyBMC or call the helpline at 1916 for accurate information.
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A claim stating that schools in Mumbai will be closed on Wednesday, July 8 has been widely circulated on social media platforms. LatestLY's investigation into this claim found it to be false. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in a post n X (formerly Twitter) clarified that the viral message is completely false and that the civic body has not issued any such notification.
Claim Spreads Online
The claim regarding school closures in Mumbai on July 8 quickly gained traction across various social media platforms, including messaging apps and microblogging sites. The viral message also claimed that the civic body has granted permission to private-sector offices to allow work from home. The viral message cited heavy rainfall and a red alert as the reason for the supposed extended holiday, causing confusion among parents and students. Palghar School Holiday: District Administration Issues Closure Order for July 8.
BMC Clarifies July 8 School Holiday Message
❌मुंबईतील शाळा उद्या म्हणजेच बुधवार, दिनांक ८ जुलै २०२६ रोजी बंद असतील. तसेच, खासगी क्षेत्रातील कार्यालयांना घरून काम करण्याची परवानगी देण्यात आली आहे, अशा आशयाचा संदेश समाजमाध्यमांतून प्रसारित होत आहे.
🔹बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिकेद्वारे याबाबत स्पष्ट करण्यात येत आहे की, हा संदेश… pic.twitter.com/ZdgG6qxmts
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 7, 2026
Official Clarification by BMC
"The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is clarifying that this message is completely false and that the Municipal Corporation has not issued any such notification," the BMC said while debunking the fake news. The civic body also urged citizens to stay alert to such false and misleading messages. The BMC has advised people to follow the official social media account of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MyBMC) for reliable and official information. Malad Hit-and-Run: Speeding Car Strikes 2 Pedestrians Near Inorbit Mall in Mumbai; Video Surfaces.
"Also, contact the helpline number 1916," the post added. The alleged claim that schools in Mumbai will be closed on July 8 is false. As clarified by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), no such holiday has been declared, and schools are expected to reopen.
Fact check
Schools in Mumbai will be closed on Wednesday, July 8.
The claim is false; Mumbai schools are expected to reopen on July 8 as no official holiday has been declared by the BMC.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 08, 2026 12:07 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
