Maharashtra School Holiday Today: Will Schools be Closed in Mumbai, Pune Due to Rain, Check Latest Updates Here

Maharashtra School Holiday: Cities like Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra have been experiencing heavy rainfall since yesterday. As per reports, the India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange alert in Mumbai today, September for moderate rainfall. Considering this situation, students and parents are reportedly demanding closure of schools, considering the safety of students and staff. 

Maharashtra School Holiday for September 16

As per reports, the IMD has issued Red, Orange and Yellow Alerts in certain parts of Maharashtra due to continuous rains. If the weather conditions continue to deteorate, it is highly likely that schools will remain closed tomorrow, September 16 considering the sfety of students. Students can expect school holidays in districts of Maharashtra, such as Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Pune, and Ratnagiri, due to an orange alert and the possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms. 

As per reports, the IMD has issued yellow alerts for most parts of Maharashtra and orange alerts for Pune, Raigad, Satara, and Aurangabad. If the weather continues the same, students can likely expect a School Holiday in Maharashtra for tomorrow, September 16, 2025.

Maharashtra School Holidays: September 15

It must be noted that the Brihamumbai Municipal Corporation has not yet issued a holiday for schools in the region. Students and parents are advised to keep in touch with school authorities for further instructions and details. 

🔴 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Red Alert Warning for Mumbai Metropolitan Region for next 3 hours.

🌧️ Intense to very Intense spells of rain & thunderstorm accompanied by lightning with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely.

☎️ Please dial…

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) September 15, 2025

Pune School Holiday: Many Schools Closed in Pune

Similarly, Pune city has also witnessed heavy rainfall on late Sunday night, leading to an IMD Red alert issued around 4 AM, as per media reports. As per media reports, for the safety of students, many schools in the city have declared a holiday today (September 15, 2025). Most of the schools in Hadapsar will be closed today. The Pune Municipal Corporation and the administration have also appealed to the citizens not to venture out until there is an emergency. The situation in the city is likely to remain the same for the next few hours as the rain continues. 

#Weather Information: Nowcast Warning
Date: 15-09-2025
Time of Issue: 0700 Hrs IST
Validity: 3 hours

Orange Warning
Weather: Moderate to Intense spells of rain & Thunderstorm with lightning, gusty winds 40-50 kmph over Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Beed, Ahilyanagar, Pune, Latur

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) September 15, 2025

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