The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Friday declared a holiday for the afternoon session of all schools in its jurisdiction amid extremely heavy rainfall in the area.
In an “extremely important notice” issued on July 3, 2026, the civic body said the decision was taken in accordance with the instructions of the Municipal Commissioner and keeping in mind the safety of students.
"Al'l schools under all managements are hereby declared closed for the afternoon session today, the notice said.
The NMMC also directed schools running morning and general sessions to immediately inform parents and release students only into the custody of parents or authorised parent representatives. Schools have been instructed to ensure that students are handed over safely.
The civic body further asked all schools to give “utmost priority” to student safety and implement the instructions immediately.
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Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai have been getting heavy showers overnight since around Thursday midnight with many low-lying areas witnessing waterlogging.
Mumbai civic body said a high tide of 4.28 metres is expected at 2.18 pm on Friday, followed by another high tide of 3.68 metres at 2.09 am on Saturday, while low tides are expected at 8.22 pm on Friday (1.74 metres) and 7.44 am on Saturday (1.05 metres).
According to the BMC, the city recorded over 100 mm of rainfall during the 24-hour period ending 8 am on Friday. The island city received an average rainfall of 126 mm, while the eastern suburbs recorded 110 mm and the western suburbs 114 mm, it said.
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