In view of Mumbai rains, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday night appealed to the citizens stating that they should come out of their houses only if it is necessary while declaring a holiday for schools in the city on July 9, an official statement said.

The BMC said, due to heavy rain warning (red alert) in Mumbai, keeping in mind the safety of students, all schools and colleges in Mumbai have been declared holiday on Tuesday 9th July 2024.