Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:14pm on 05 Jul 2026,Sunday Weather & Environment
Mumbai will remain shut for schools and colleges on Monday after the Maharashtra government declared a holiday amid relentless monsoon rain and an IMD orange alert. The city has witnessed severe waterlogging, uprooted trees, traffic congestion and disruptions to daily life following over 250 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. Heavy rain briefly suspended runway operations at Mumbai airport, while local train services continued to operate despite challenging conditions. Authorities also reported casualties and structural damage, including a tree collapse and a partial building collapse in Thane. The IMD has warned that heavy rainfall is likely to continue, urging residents to remain cautious.
