Maharashtra School Holiday August 20: Closed in Thane, Panvel, and Navi Mumbai Today; Check Cities Wise Details here

Maharashtra Schools Closed: Taking into consideration the ongoing heavy rainfall in Thane District, the Education Department of Thane Council has announced a holiday for schools across the district for today, August 20, 2025. Schools will remain closed for students from classes 1 to 12. A red alert has been issued by the IMD.

 Thane, Panvel, Navi Mumbai Schools Closed Today

According to reports, taking into consideration the safety of students, all schools in the district will be closed today, August 20, 2025. The Panvel Municipal Corporation has also announced a holiday for all government and private schools, ashram schools, colleges, and vocational/training institutions in its jurisdiction.

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has also declared a holiday today for all primary, secondary, and higher secondary government, private aided, and unaided schools.

August 19, 2025 - School Holiday

Schools in Maharashtra's Thane District will remain closed today, August 19, 2025, as per local media reports. Thane city has been receiving very heavy rains for the last few days, due to which the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) announced a holiday for all schools and colleges on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a Red Alert for Thane district for today. Students are advised to keep in touch with school authorities regarding the holiday and the reopening of schools. 

Mumbai Schools Closed Today, August 19

Several parts in Maharashtra have been receivibg heavy rainfall over the past few days. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered for the closure of schools today, August 19, after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Red Alert warning of extremely heavy rainfall for Mumbai City and Suburbs.

📢 All schools and colleges in Mumbai (City and Suburbs) will remain closed tomorrow, 19th August 2025 (Tuesday).

🌧 The India Meteorological Department has issued a Red Alert warning (extremely heavy rainfall), for Mumbai City and Suburbs tomorrow i.e. Tuesday, 19th August…

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

Which Schools and Colleges Will Remain Closed?

As per the official circular, the holiday will apply to:

• Pre-primary schools

• Primary schools

• Secondary schools

• Higher secondary schools

• All mediums and managements (aided and unaided)

• All colleges in Thane city

Red and Orange Alert for Heavy Rain in Maharashtra

The weather department has given a red alert in many parts of Maharashtra. Places like Mumbai, Raigad, Pune Ghat, Satara Ghat, Ratnagiri, and Kolhapur Ghat may get very heavy rain.

Some districts have got an orange alert. These include Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Latur, Amravati, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli.

This means people in these areas should be careful, avoid going out if not needed, and stay safe during the heavy rainfall.

Teachers Must Report, Exams Will Be Rescheduled

The TMC clarified that this holiday is only for students. Teachers and non-teaching staff have to report to their school or college as usual. Any exams planned on August 19, 2025, will be postponed and organized at a later date.

Parents and Students Get Relief

This holiday has given big relief to parents and students, as heavy rains have caused waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic jams across the city. The step was taken to ensure children’s safety first.

TMC Issues Safety Appeal

The TMC Commissioner and other officials reviewed the IMD warning before announcing the holiday. They have appealed to citizens to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and remain safe during this period of heavy rainfall.

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