The Raigad district administration has declared a school holiday on July 2, 2026, following persistent heavy rainfall and forecasts of more intense showers over the next few days. The closure applies to all primary, secondary and higher secondary schools across the district, including institutions in the Panvel and Uran regions of Navi Mumbai.
The decision was taken as a precaution to safeguard students as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall across the district, with some isolated places likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall between July 1 and July 5.
According to an official notification issued by the District Collector and Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, Raigad, the temporary closure has been ordered in the interest of student safety.
Officials said continuous rainfall has disrupted normal life in several parts of the district. Based on assessments and reports submitted by tehsildars and local authorities, educational institutions in Alibag, Panvel, Uran, Shrivardhan, Tala, Poladpur and other rain-affected areas will remain closed for students on July 2.
The administration has advised residents to remain cautious as weather conditions are expected to remain unfavourable over the coming days.
While schools have been closed for July 2, the district administration has not announced any decision regarding a holiday for the following day.
Authorities indicated that any further closure would depend on the intensity of rainfall and updated weather forecasts. If heavy rain continues and conditions remain unsafe, additional announcements may be made after reviewing the situation.
Parents and students have been advised to rely only on official notifications issued by the district administration for any updates on school operations.
Although students have been granted a holiday, the order does not apply to teaching and non-teaching staff.
The district administration has instructed headmasters, teachers and other school employees to remain available for disaster management-related responsibilities. They have also been directed to comply with any instructions issued by local authorities during the ongoing weather situation.
Meanwhile, officials have appealed to residents to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel and follow advisories issued by the administration and the IMD. With heavy rainfall likely to continue over the next several days, authorities are closely monitoring the situation to minimise risks and ensure public safety.
The IMD's latest forecast indicates that several parts of Raigad could continue to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall through the first week of July, prompting authorities to remain on high alert.
