India, July 7 -- 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.

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.

A similar measure was taken a day before, when all government, private and civic-run schools and colleges remained closed. The civic body has also urged people not to step out unless absolutely necessary and contact its helpline 1916 in case of any eme...