Heavy rain continues in Mumbai, Thane; the red alert lasts from July 4 to 6
Commuters wade through a heavily waterlogged road amid rains in Mumbai, Maharashtra on July 3, 2026. Photo credit: PTI
The India Meteorological Department maintains a red alert for Mumbai and Thane on July 4, 5 and 6, with the administration declaring a holiday for schools and colleges in Thane district and Kalyan-Dombivli urban area for today (July 4, 2026). Emergency lines were activated throughout the region.
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The Mumbai Regional Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts on July 4. The red alert for these coastal areas continues on July 5 and 6. The forecast for several places in these areas indicates heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall has been forecast for parts of Pune, Satara and Nashik ghats.
The IMD also said that North Konkan districts will experience heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places, while South Konkan-Goa will experience similar conditions. Central ghat areas of Maharashtra and Marathwada districts are expected to experience thundershowers with winds of 40-50 kmph, isolated heavy rainfall at some places.
In Thane district, the administration has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges on Saturday (July 4, 2025). The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation Education Department issued a circular on Friday evening. Bharat Bornare, Administrative Officer, confirmed that the holiday is applicable to all institutions under Maharashtra State Board, CBSE, ICSE and CIE within municipal limits. The Thane district administration has also declared a holiday for all schools, colleges and anganwadis in Palghar district on Saturday and Sunday, in view of the red alert. For Thane district, Kalyan-Dombivli municipality has specifically declared a holiday for Saturday, July 4, in view of the red alert for that day and the yellow alert for July 5.
The administration took this decision based on the rainfall that occurred during the last three days. In Kalyan and Dombivli, water entered residential areas in different parts. On the Kalyan-Shilphata road, water accumulation led to traffic jams and students in school buses were stranded for one to one-and-a-half hours. The Mharal and Kamba areas, which are located near the entrance to the city, have low-lying roads that regularly get waterlogged. As the Ulhas River rises, water enters these low-lying areas, causing flood-like conditions. The city administration said schools and colleges must take measures to ensure the safety of students, teachers and non-teaching staff during the rainy season. The state government has directed local bodies to take decisions based on the situation.
For Mumbai, the BMC has not declared a blanket holiday for all schools, but the civic body has issued an advisory for citizens to come out only for essential work. The city recorded 37 mm of rainfall in Colaba between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm today. Matheran area of Navi Mumbai recorded 30 mm during the same period. BMC has activated its helpline 1916 for emergency assistance.
The Thane Municipal Corporation has provided several helpline numbers: 022-25364779, 022-25301740 and +91 93723 38827. The Thane District Disaster Management Cell has set up a toll-free number 1800-222-108 and a mobile number 8701657. Palghar Control Center can be reached at 02525-297474 and +91 82379 78873. Panvel Municipal Corporation has activated the numbers 022-27458040, 41 and 42.
The administration has urged citizens in Mumbai and Thane to remain cautious. People were advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary. Control rooms of all city corporations and disaster management cells are operational 24 hours.
Published – 4 Jul 2026 09:56 IST