New Delhi, July 5 -- A holiday has been declared at all government, private, and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools and colleges in Mumbai on Monday (July 6) due to heavy rainfall predicted by the India Meteorological Department.

"In view of this Orange alert issued by the IMD and keeping the safety of students in mind, a holiday has been declared on Monday, July 6, 2026, for all government, private, and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools and colleges in Mumbai," the BMC said in a statement on Sunday.

However, government and private offices will function as usual, the Mumbai civic body said, as per news agency ANI.

Incessant rainfall lashed parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Thane, on Sunday, hamperi...