Thane: Holiday Declared For All Schools On August 18 & 19 Due To Heavy Rains

Thane: In light of the continuous heavy rainfall across the Thane district, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has declared a two-day holiday for all schools under its jurisdiction on August 18 and 19.

This decision applies to all types of schools, including pre-primary, primary, secondary, and higher secondary institutions, and covers all mediums and managements, including private, aided, and unaided schools operating within the TMC limits.

ठाणे जिल्ह्यात सुरू असलेल्या अतिवृष्टीच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर, ठाणे महापालिका क्षेत्रातील सर्व व्यवस्थापनांच्या आणि सर्व माध्यमांच्या, सर्व प्रकारच्या शाळांना दि..१८ ऑगस्ट, २०२५ आणि दि. १९ ऑगस्ट, २०२५ रोजी सुटी जाहीर करण्यात आली आहे. pic.twitter.com/uPVVIXx93A

— Thane Municipal Corporation - ठाणे महानगरपालिका (@TMCaTweetAway) August 18, 2025

Instructions to School Staff

While the holiday has been declared, schools in session on August 18 must ensure that all students are safely dropped home. The principals and teachers are instructed to remain at school headquarters until every student has been accounted for and sent home safely.

Postponement of Events and Exams

All scheduled trainings, examinations, and other school activities planned for August 18 and 19 should be rescheduled by the respective schools at the earliest opportunity.

Immediate Communication Urged

School authorities are directed to immediately inform all students and parents about the declared holidays to ensure proper dissemination of the information.

Mumbai Rains: Water Stock Levels In Seven Lakes Cross 91%; City Faces Heavy Monsoon Rain With Orange Alerts Till August 19

Similarly, Mumbai is currently on high alert as rainfall continues to lash the city, causing severe waterlogging and widespread traffic disruptions across multiple areas.

In response to the situation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Mumbai, indicating extremely heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places.

Taking swift action to ensure public safety, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges, both government and private, across Mumbai today, August 18.

📢 The India Meteorological Department has issued a Red Alert in the Mumbai Metropolitan City today (18 August 2025). 🌧️⚠️

🏫 In view of the continuous rainfall since morning & considering the safety of students, the Municipal Commissioner & Administrator Shri Bhushan Gagrani…

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 18, 2025

Official Statement

The decision was announced by Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani, emphasising the need to prioritise student safety as the rain shows no signs of letting up.

“Considering the continuous rainfall since morning and prioritising student safety, all schools and colleges scheduled to function in the second session, i.e., after noon, will remain closed today,” the BMC announced in a tweet on X (formerly Twitter).