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Mumbai schools colleges closed July 7 amid red alert
The Economic Times··6 Jul
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation schools and colleges will remain closed on July 7, 2026, as the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Pune and Nashik ghats. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the closure amid worsening weather. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde said closure could extend by a day or two if conditions do not improve.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Students and parents face disrupted school schedules on July 7.
- Commuters should avoid non-essential travel during high tide hours.
- Employees may work from home if employers permit it.
What's Happening
- IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai and neighbouring districts.
- BMC schools and colleges will remain closed on July 7.
- Heavy rain has already caused deaths and transport disruptions.
Monsoon Context
- Rain-related deaths have mounted across Maharashtra since July 4.
- Mumbai-Pune expressway and railway sections remain affected.
- Closure may extend beyond July 7 if weather worsens.
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