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Thane Rains: Schools, Colleges And Anganwadis To Remain Closed On July 7 Amid Orange Alert
24htopnews | July 7, 2026 3:08 PM CST

The Thane district administration has declared a holiday for all anganwadis, schools and colleges on July 7 following the IMD's Orange Alert for heavy rain and strong winds. The decision was taken due to the risk of waterlogging, fallen trees, traffic disruptions and other monsoon-related emergencies across the district.

Navi Mumbai, July 6: The Thane district administration has declared a holiday for all anganwadis, schools, and colleges across the district on Tuesday, July 7, in view of the India Meteorological Department's forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds and the Orange Alert issued for the district.

Holiday Declared Across District

The order, issued by Thane District Collector Dr Shrikrishna Panchal on Monday, applies to all anganwadis, primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools of all mediums, as well as all colleges in Thane district.

The administration said the district has been witnessing continuous heavy rainfall for the past three days. Based on inputs from tehsildars, taluka disaster management officers, and officials of municipal corporations, municipal councils, and nagar panchayats, there is a likelihood of waterlogging in low-lying areas, uprooting of trees, traffic disruptions, and other rain-related emergencies.


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