Schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Panvel as well as rural parts of Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg will remain closed on Tuesday due to the 'red alert' issued for these areas by the India Meteorological Department, an official said.
The decision applies to primary and secondary schools as well as junior and senior colleges, he said, adding that civic bodies like Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, TMC and Panvel and Navi Mumbai have issued notifications regarding the bandh.
"Thane District Council, which has jurisdiction over rural areas, has also declared a holiday on Tuesday. Besides, schools and colleges in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts will remain closed on Tuesday due to the 'red alert' issued for very heavy rains Indian Meteorological Department,” he said.
In a statement issued late on Monday evening, the BMC said all civic, government and private schools and colleges will remain closed as a precautionary measure due to the heavy rain warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city.
BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani has urged citizens to remain alert and not step out of their homes unless necessary, the BMC statement said.
"BMC has put all its disaster management teams on high alert. Citizens are advised not to panic and can contact BMC's disaster management cell on 1916 for any assistance," it said.
The decision applies to primary and secondary schools as well as junior and senior colleges, he said, adding that civic bodies like Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, TMC and Panvel and Navi Mumbai have issued notifications regarding the bandh.
"Thane District Council, which has jurisdiction over rural areas, has also declared a holiday on Tuesday. Besides, schools and colleges in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts will remain closed on Tuesday due to the 'red alert' issued for very heavy rains Indian Meteorological Department,” he said.
In a statement issued late on Monday evening, the BMC said all civic, government and private schools and colleges will remain closed as a precautionary measure due to the heavy rain warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city.
BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani has urged citizens to remain alert and not step out of their homes unless necessary, the BMC statement said.
"BMC has put all its disaster management teams on high alert. Citizens are advised not to panic and can contact BMC's disaster management cell on 1916 for any assistance," it said.
