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MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai on Monday, July 6, after the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for the city.
The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds in Mumbai on Monday, prompting the civic body to announce the closure of all government, private and municipal corporation-run schools and colleges as a precautionary measure.
The BMC said the decision had been taken in the interest of student safety. However, government and private offices will function as usual.
The civic body has also advised citizens to step out of their homes only if absolutely necessary and follow official weather and civic advisories.
