India, Sept. 15 -- Torrential rain since Sunday night threw life out of gear in Pune, prompting several schools to declare a holiday for students on Monday.

Municipal officials reported that several low-lying areas experienced severe water accumulation, resulting in traffic congestion. Waterlogging on major roads, fallen trees, and traffic congestion forced administrations in areas like Hadapsar, Katraj, Pashan, and Mohammadwadi to prioritise student safety.

Officials of Sarhad School, who had decided to keep the school shut for students up to Class 5, confirmed the decision. "It was an internal call taken early in the morning as the rain intensified. For safety reasons, we declared a holiday for students from Nursery to Class 5. Howeve...