Mumbai Educational Institutions Holiday: Mumbai is on a high alert as torrential rains have led to heavy waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several areas. In response, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and authorities have initiated immediate safety measures.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday today, August 18, for all schools and colleges in the city, including both government and private institutions.

The decision, announced by Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani, is aimed at ensuring the safety of students as the heavy rains show no signs of abating.

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As flooding and transport delays continue to be reported in many parts of the city, residents have been urged to venture out only if necessary. The civic body has also shared its control room helpline number 1916 for citizens in need of assistance or official information.

“Considering the continuous rainfall since morning and prioritising student safety, all schools and colleges scheduled to function in the second session, i.e., after 12 noon, will remain closed today,” the BMC stated in tweet on X.

This alert is likely to continue till Tuesday, and the government is constantly requesting the citizens to take appropriate precautions from time to time, due to this the government has kept all the schools and colleges closed across Mumbai and there is a possibility of them being closed tomorrow as well, although there is no official information about tomorrow . 

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