Heavy rains Meteorological Department (IMD) has extended a ‘red’ alert for the city through Tuesday, July 9. In response, schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, and the rural regions of Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg will remain closed. This decision affects primary and secondary schools as well as junior and senior colleges.
On Tuesday, residents of Mumbai awoke to another morning of unrelenting rain, continuing the challenges faced the previous day. The relentless downpour has severely disrupted daily life, with suburban train services halted and flight operations thrown into chaos. The city and its suburbs are grappling with extensive waterlogging, leading to significant traffic snarls. Tragically, an elderly woman succumbed to burn injuries caused by a short-circuit. Mumbaikars are navigating flooded streets and coping with widespread disruption as they endure yet another day of heavy rains and turmoil.
