Mumbai School Holiday On August 19: Is There A Closure For Schools And Colleges On Tuesday?

Mumbai has been battered by heavy rainfall for the third consecutive day, forcing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to declare a holiday for all schools and colleges on Monday, where classes were scheduled to begin after 12 pm. Now, parents and students are eagerly waiting to know: Will schools and colleges in Mumbai remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 19? the answer is, YES.

The decision comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai and adjoining districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall and extremely heavy showers in isolated areas.

Holiday for schools and colleges in Mumbai on Tuesday, August 19?

UPDATE:

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has officially declared that all schools and colleges in Mumbai (City and Suburbs) will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, 19th August 2025. This decision comes in view of the Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which has warned of extremely heavy rainfall across Mumbai City and Suburbs. Acting on the alert, the District Disaster Management Authority (BMC) has ordered that all Government, Private, and Municipal schools and colleges in the region will remain shut on Tuesday as a precautionary measure.

IMD Weather Alert For August 19

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts for Tuesday, August 19. The forecast indicates:

• Heavy to very heavy rainfall across the city and suburbs.
• Extremely heavy showers in isolated areas.
• An orange alert for Sindhudurg district.

This means the city is likely to experience continued intense rainfall and waterlogging on Tuesday, similar to Monday.

Schools in the Thane division have been given a two-day holiday on Monday and Tuesday following the IMD's forecast of prolonged heavy rainfall.

Will Schools And Colleges Remain Closed Tomorrow?

Pre-primary schools
Primary schools
Secondary schools
Higher secondary schools
All mediums and managements (aided and unaided)
All colleges in Thane city

Rain Impact In Mumbai On Monday

Several low-lying areas such as Andheri Subway, Chembur, and Lokhandwala Complex were flooded.

Suburban trains, the city's lifeline, ran 15-20 minutes late, inconveniencing commuters.

BEST buses operated but were slowed by waterlogged roads.

Between 9 am and 10 am, Chembur recorded 65 mm of rainfall, while Shivaji Nagar saw 50 mm in the same period.

According to latest official update, BMC Made official announcement on Mumbai school holiday on Tuesday, August 19. Parents and students have been advised to keep a check on BMC's official social media handles and local news updates before heading out in the morning.