Mumbai rains: Orange Alert issued, schools and colleges shut as 380 mm rain recorded in 48 hours

July 7, 2026 10:23 AM

Mumbai rains: Orange Alert issued, schools and colleges shut as 380 mm rain recorded in 48 hours

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and its suburbs, forecasting a third consecutive day of heavy rainfall on Tuesday after the city witnessed intense showers over the past 48 hours that disrupted normal life. As a precautionary measure, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday on Tuesday for all government, private and municipal schools and colleges in Mumbai. The civic body has also activated its emergency response system...

Kedarnath Dham Yatra hit by bad weather; helicopter services suspended temporarily

April 29, 2026 4:21 PM

Kedarnath Dham Yatra hit by bad weather; helicopter services suspended temporarily

Due to the two-day orange alert issued in the district, the impact of adverse weather conditions is clearly visible on the Kedarnath Yatra. The district administration is on full alert mode, closely monitoring every activity from the travel route to the shrine. Considering the bad weather conditions, helicopter services have been temporarily suspended not only at Kedarnath Dham but also in Phata, Sonprayag, Sersi, and Guptkashi. The administration has stated that the safety of pilgrims is ...