The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges on Saturday, July 4, following an IMD Orange Alert and Red Alert warning for heavy rainfall in Thane district. The decision was taken to ensure student safety amid forecasts of thunderstorms, waterlogging and strong winds disrupting normal travel and daily activities across the region.

Mumbai: The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges within its jurisdiction on Saturday, July 4, following a heavy rainfall warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Strong Winds Expected

In a circular issued by the KDMC Education Department on Friday, the civic body said the decision was taken in view of the IMD's forecast of an Orange Alert for July 3 and 4 and a Red Alert for July 5 in Thane district.

According to the advisory, the forecast indicates the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Authorities have also warned of waterlogging in low-lying areas and disruption to traffic, which could pose a risk to students, teachers and non-teaching staff.