The Palghar district administration in Maharashtra has declared a holiday for all schools, colleges and other educational institutions across the district on Thursday, July 23, 2026, following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for extremely heavy rainfall.

The order was issued by Palghar District Collector Dr Indu Jakhar, who is also the Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, teachers and staff.