Mumbai Rains: School Holiday Likely for the Coming Days
Mumbai has come to a standstill after three days of relentless heavy rainfall, causing major disruption across the city. The downpour has resulted in delayed trains, flight cancellations, and severe traffic congestion, once again testing the city’s infrastructure.
The District Disaster Management Authority had declared schools and colleges—both government and private—closed on August 18 and 19 to ensure student safety. With heavy rains continuing, authorities have indicated that schools are likely to remain closed for the next three days, depending on the weather situation.
Confusion spread after a notice about school holidays circulated on social media, but the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) later confirmed it was fake. Meanwhile, some schools have switched to online classes, and students are advised to stay in touch with their institutions for the latest updates.
🌧️बृहन्मुंबई (मुंबई शहर व उपनगरे) क्षेत्रात मागील दोन दिवसांत अतिमुसळधार पाऊस कोसळला आहे. तसेच, बुधवार, दिनांक २० ऑगस्ट २०२५ च्या मध्यरात्रीपासून संततधार पाऊस सुरु आहे.
🚃सद्यपरिस्थितीत मुंबईतील जनजीवन सामान्य आहे. मध्य रेल्वे, पश्चिम रेल्वे आणि हार्बर रेल्वेसेवेसह 'बेस्ट'…
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 20, 2025
Mumbai cumulative rainfall during 16-20 August 2025#MumbaiRains @moesgoi @ndmaindia @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/rODosEg7oG
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 20, 2025
