The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has announced closure of all schools on Saturday, July 4, as a precaution against forecasted heavy rainfall across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The IMD has warned of intense showers and high tides between July 4 and July 6, prompting authorities to deploy emergency teams and urge residents to stay indoors during the period.
Navi Mumbai: In view of the weather forecast predicting intense rainfall across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has announced that all schools within its jurisdiction will remain closed on Saturday, July 4, as a precautionary measure.
High Tides at 2:30 am and 3:00 pm Raise Waterlogging Fears
According to the weather department's forecast, Mumbai and the MMR are likely to witness repeated spells of heavy rain between July 4 and July 6. The most intense rainfall is expected from the evening of July 4 until midnight on July 5 (IST), with Thane and Palghar districts likely to receive particularly heavy showers. High tides are also forecast at 2:30 am and 3:00 pm, raising concerns over waterlogging and disruption to normal life.
In response, NMMC Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde has directed all concerned officers and employees to remain present at the municipal headquarters under all circumstances. Personnel from the engineering, water supply, sewerage, gardens, and solid waste management (SWM) departments have also been instructed to remain deployed in the field to ensure prompt emergency response.
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