Monsoon mayhem continued in Mumbai on Wednesday as the city reeled under heavy downpour for the fourth straight day. Since Monday morning, Mumbai has recorded over 500 mm of rain within 84 hours. Several areas, including Chembur, Panvel, Dadar, Hindmata, Andheri, and King’s Circle, witnessed severe waterlogging, bringing traffic and local train services to a near standstill.

Are schools and colleges in Mumbai open today?

There is no update from the BMC on whether educational institutions in Mumbai will remain closed on Wednesday or not. However, the Lonavla Municipal Council has announced that all schools in its area will remain closed on August 20 and 21. The decision was taken after the IMD issued a red alert for the ghat regions of Pune district on Tuesday. The order reportedly covers both government and private schools.

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A notice circulated on social media on Tuesday evening claimed that schools would remain closed on August 20. However, the BMC clarified that the message was fake and that no such announcement had been made for that date. “This message is fake. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has not issued any such information through its official social media platforms,” the civic body said in a post on X.

University exams rescheduled

Mumbai University has postponed 32 exams scheduled for today, moving them to August 23. The ripple effect of the heavy rain has spread across Navi Mumbai, Thane, Mira Bhayandar, and Palghar, where civic authorities have also shut schools and colleges to ensure safety.

Red alert extended to THESE areas in Maharashtra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a fresh orange alert for Mumbai on Wednesday, warning of intense rainfall with gusty winds reaching up to 65 kmph. On the other hand, it also extended the red alert for Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Palghar districts in Maharashtra. With flood-like conditions emerging in many parts of the state, authorities have been instructed to remain on high alert.

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed all district agencies to be on standby to provide immediate relief. “Collectors have been asked to ensure prompt assistance in case of loss of life, livestock, or property. Panchnamas should be completed quickly for agricultural damage, and compensation must be provided as per NDRF norms,” Fadnavis said.