Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Mumbai Schools Remain Open Amid IMD Orange Alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, warning of very heavy rainfall.
However, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to keep schools, colleges, and other educational institutions open.
In contrast, Palghar, which is under a red alert for extremely heavy rain, has been instructed to close all schools, colleges, and anganwadis.
The BMC and Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) have confirmed that no holiday has been declared in Mumbai, and no notification of school closures has been received from higher authorities as of Thursday afternoon.
IMD upgrades Mumbai's rain alert to orange, predicting very heavy rainfall.
BMC decides to keep schools, colleges, and other educational institutions open in Mumbai.
Palghar, under a red alert, closes all schools, colleges, and anganwadis.
BMC and TMC confirm no holiday declared in Mumbai as of Thursday afternoon.
No notification of school closures received from higher authorities in Mumbai.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India Meteorological Department (IMD), Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)
- What
- Decision to keep schools open despite IMD's orange alert for heavy rainfall
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Mumbai, Palghar
- Why
- BMC and TMC have not received instructions to close schools, while IMD predicts very heavy rainfall.
BMC's Decision to Keep Schools Open
IMD's Orange Alert for Heavy Rainfall
Safety Concerns
BMC's Decision to Keep Schools Open
The BMC believes that schools can operate safely with necessary precautions.
IMD's Orange Alert for Heavy Rainfall
The IMD warns of very heavy rainfall, raising concerns about student safety.
- IMD Alert Level
- Orange
- Affected Areas
- Mumbai, Palghar
- Date of Alert
- Thursday
- Authorities Involved
- BMC, TMC, IMD
- Institutions Affected
- Schools, Colleges, Anganwadis