Mumbai Weather Today (July 22): Are schools open as IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rain? Check forecast, closure update

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad, warning of light to moderate spells of rain accompanied by gusty winds of 40–50 kmph over the next three hours. The advisory, issued at 7 am on Tuesday, urges residents to remain cautious as intermittent showers and strong winds are expected across parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Mumbai schools: What is the latest update?

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Thane and Palghar, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds of 50–60 kmph on Wednesday.

Mumbai, meanwhile, remains under a yellow alert, with the weather office predicting heavy rain at isolated places and intermittent winds of similar speeds.


According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is also likely over Konkan and Goa and Madhya Maharashtra, while isolated places in the ghat regions of Madhya Maharashtra could witness extremely heavy rainfall. The weather agency has warned that intense showers may lead to flash floods, urban waterlogging, landslides and poor visibility, particularly in hilly areas.

Despite the adverse weather forecast, schools and colleges across Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are functioning normally. Neither the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) nor other civic authorities have announced any city-wide school closure or holiday.

However, the Maharashtra government has authorised district collectors and deputy commissioners to take immediate decisions on school closures if weather conditions worsen in specific areas.

Mumbai weather forecast:

Date	Max Temp	Min Temp	Forecast	Warning
22 Jul	29°C	24°C	Light to moderate spells of rain with gusty winds (40–50 kmph)	Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall
23 Jul	30°C	25°C	Generally cloudy sky with heavy rain	Heavy Rainfall
24 Jul	31°C	26°C	Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain	No warning
25 Jul	30°C	26°C	Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain	No warning
26 Jul	30°C	26°C	Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain	No warning
27 Jul	30°C	26°C	Duststorm or thunderstorm with squall or hail	No warning

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 22 July is expected to see light to moderate spells of rain accompanied by gusty winds of 40–50 kmph, with a heavy to very heavy rainfall warning in place. Heavy rain is likely to continue on 23 July, when a heavy rainfall warning remains in effect. Rainfall intensity is expected to ease from 24 to 26 July, with generally cloudy skies and moderate rain forecast across the region. On 27 July, the IMD has predicted a duststorm or thunderstorm with squall or hail. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 29°C and 31°C, while minimum temperatures will hover around 24°C to 26°C during the forecast period.