Mumbai Rains: Are Schools Closed Today?

Mumbai is under an orange alert on Wednesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rain in the city and nearby regions for the day. (Image: File)

On Tuesday, heavy downpour in Mumbai flooded streets that resembled rivers at several places, thus disrupting traffic and rail services in multiple areas. (Image: File)

Commuters faced severe hardship as local train services of the Central Railway were disrupted on its main and harbour lines due to submergence of tracks due to torrential rains, while flight operations, too, were affected. (Image: File)

Schools, colleges, government and semi-government offices remained shut, and the Bombay High Court functioned only till 12.30 pm due to the incessant rains yesterday. (Image: File)

Several schools and colleges are expected to be shut today as well, in view of the incessant rains. However, BMC has clarifed that the school holiday notice doing rounds on social media is fake. (Image: File)

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who reviewed the flood situation with the disaster management department, said the next 48 hours would be crucial for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, which remain on high alert. (Image: File)

Meanwhile, IndiGo also issued a travel advisory in view of the heavy rains in Mumbai. (Image: File)

Please be in touch with your respective school authorities to find out more details. (Image: File)