Monday, July 8, 2024 The heavy rainfall in Mumbai has not only affected air travel but has also led to significant changes in the daily operations of local educational institutions and transportation services. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) took a proactive step by declaring a holiday for the first session of all schools and colleges on July 8 to ensure the safety of students amidst the flooding risks. The Vistara and IndiGo schedules are undergoing changes due to heavy rain.
This decision, while disrupting the usual educational activities, emphasizes the priority of student safety over routine. Additionally, Mumbai University announced a postponement of all the exams of the Centre for Distance and Open Education (CDOE), formerly known as IDOL, that were scheduled to take place from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on the same day. The university has rescheduled these exams for July 13, 2024, maintaining the same time and venue, thus ensuring that students are not disadvantaged by the unforeseen weather conditions.
The deluge in Mumbai, recording over 300 mm of rainfall in just six hours from 1 am to 7 am on July 8, has also severely impacted the city’s transportation networks. Suburban trains and buses operated by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) experienced significant delays and disruptions, affecting daily commuters and causing widespread inconvenience. The Indian Meteorological Department’s forecast of continued moderate to heavy rain suggests that .