The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday announced that all schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed on Monday, in view of an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) due to heavy rainfall.
The civic body said the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students amid continued heavy rains and the possibility of further intense showers in the city.
However, the BMC clarified that all government and private offices in Mumbai will function as usual despite the weather warning.
“In view of this Orange alert issued by IMD and keeping the safety of students in mind, a holiday has been declared on Monday, July 6, 2026, for all government, private, and Brihanmumbai Municipal
Corporation (BMC) schools and colleges in Mumbai. However, government and private offices will function as usual,” BMC’s statement said.
Mumbai, Maharashtra | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)- “In view of this Orange alert issued by IMD and keeping the safety of students in mind, a holiday has been declared on Monday, July 6, 2026, for all government, private, and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)…
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2026
The India Meteorological Department has issued an ‘orange’ alert for the metropolis, forecasting heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
Government and private offices will function as usual, the release said while urging citizens to step out of their homes only if necessary.
Mumbai and its surrounding areas have witnessed very heavy rains for the past few days, resulting in waterlogged streets and incidents of treefall, which have killed three persons, including a schoolboy, since June 30.
(With inputs from PTI)
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