Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Authorities on Monday declared a holiday for all schools and colleges across multiple districts of Maharashtra after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heavy rainfall alert for Tuesday, prompting district collectors to issue emergency orders.

Maharashtra has been experiencing relentless rainfall over the past two to three days, severely disrupting daily life for residents of Mumbai and its surrounding areas. Tragic incidents linked to the rain have also resulted in casualties across the state.

The IMD has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for Thane district for July 7. The district is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong gusty winds. Due to continuous rain over the past three days, low-lying areas are facing severe waterlogging. To mitigate risks such as tree falls, traffic congestion, and potential rain-related disasters, the District Collector has ordered all Anganwadis, schools, and colleges to remain closed tomorrow, July 7, prioritising student safety.

An extremely heavy rainfall warning has been issued for Nashik tomorrow. Heavy downpours are anticipated across rural areas, including Trimbakeshwar, Igatpuri, Peth, and Dindori. Consequently, the administration has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in five talukas: Nashik Rural, Trimbakeshwar, Igatpuri, Peth, and Dindori. Weekly local markets in these regions will also remain shut. Additionally, all schools within the Nashik Municipal Corporation limits will stay closed tomorrow.

Palghar district has been battered by torrential rains, and the forecast predicts no respite tomorrow. Anticipating continued heavy rainfall, the District Collector has issued a circular declaring a holiday for all schools across the district.

A heavy rain alert has been issued for specific regions in Pune district. Schools located in the Sahyadri Western Ghats section – specifically in Maval, Mulshi, Bhor, Velhe, and Ambegaon talukas – will remain closed tomorrow. However, schools in the remaining talukas and Pune city limits will function as usual.

A holiday has been declared for all schools under the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation jurisdiction. Educational institutions in Ratnagiri district will also remain closed tomorrow due to the severe weather conditions.

–IANS

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