03 July,2026 10:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Thane Municipal Corporation said its emergency response machinery has been placed on high alert in view of the forecast. Representational pic
All anganwadis and schools in the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) area will remain closed on Saturday, July 4, after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the district, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
The Thane district administration announced a holiday for all anganwadis as well as primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students.
The IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Thane district on Saturday and Sunday, July 5, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures.
The municipal corporation said its emergency response machinery has been placed on high alert in view of the forecast.
The disaster management cell, fire department, and other departments concerned have been instructed to remain prepared to respond to any rain-related emergencies.
The civic body has also appealed to residents to avoid stepping out unless absolutely necessary, follow advisories issued by the IMD and the administration, and refrain from believing or spreading rumours.
In case of any emergency, citizens have been urged to contact the TMC's Disaster Management Control Room.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall on the weekend.
The weather alert mentioned, "Heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on July 4 and 5."
Mumbai on Friday continued to experience intense spells of rain.
The IMD on Friday issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts.
The weather department said that heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs is expected on Friday.
As per IMD, heavy spells of rain was likely to be accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph on July 3.
It has advised residents to remain cautious.
The Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation reported that the city received 28.17 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on Friday. The highest hourly rainfall of 17.02 mm was recorded between 10.30 am and 11.30 am. With Friday's rainfall, the city's cumulative rainfall for the season has reached 715.04 mm, compared to 898.13 mm during the corresponding period last year.
