Mumbai Rain Alert: Mumbai Schools and Colleges Closed as Orange Alert Issued for Heavy Rain

Mumbai Rain Alert: Authorities have ordered the closure of all government, private and civic run schools and colleges across Mumbai after the India Meteorological Department issued an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall and strong winds. The precautionary measure comes as the city continues to experience severe weather conditions.

Heavy rain throughout Monday disrupted normal life across Mumbai and nearby districts. Several roads remained flooded, traffic movement slowed considerably and reports of uprooted trees, damaged walls and collapsed billboards emerged from different parts of the city.

According to the IMD, the Orange Alert signals the possibility of severe weather that may cause transport disruptions, power interruptions and other public safety concerns. Officials have urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and remain alert until weather conditions improve.

The impact of the rain was also felt on the Mumbai Pune Expressway, where a landslide forced the temporary closure of the Mumbai bound carriageway on the Missing Link section. After safety inspections and debris clearance, traffic resumed later in the night.

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Rain related incidents claimed lives in neighbouring Pune district, where four people, including three members of the same family, died in separate landslides and wall collapse incidents. Rescue teams also shifted more than 500 residents from vulnerable locations to safer places as a precaution.

Emergency services remain on standby across affected districts while authorities continue monitoring weather conditions and carrying out rescue and relief operations in areas facing the greatest risk.