The BMC said holiday for educational institutions has been declared as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students. All schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed for the day in view of an ‘orange’ alert for rain issued in the city on Tuesday, July 7. The development comes as heavy rain, thunderstorms and waterlogging batter Mumbai, impacting daily life.People walk through the heavy Rain at CSMT, in Mumbai. (HT Photo)In a release issued on Monday night, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said holiday for educational institutions has been declared as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, reported news agency PTI.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.
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