Mumbai and surrounding areas are facing heavy rainfall, leading to flooding and the declaration of a red alert by the India Meteorological Department. The city broke records for the wettest July on record. The BMC has declared a holiday for schools and colleges for safety reasons.
Schools and colleges in Maharashtra s Raigad and Chandrapur districts will remain closed due to heavy rainfall. CM stated that schools in affected areas will stay closed, with local administration making the final call based on weather conditions.
Heavy rains continue to lashed Mumbai and surroundings, resulting in water-logging, inundation of low-lying areas. The downpour affected normal life in the city and many families displaced. The IMD sounded an Orange alert for the coastal Konkan for the next four days. Stay tuned for latest live updates on Mumbai rains., Mumbai News, Times Now