Mumbai Weather Today: IMD alert, school updates, airlines advisory and more - Here's what you need to know

Mumbai Weather Today: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the financial capital and an orange alert for the nearby areas of Thane, Raigad, Palghar and Ratnagiri.

For those wondering whether schools are open or closed today, here's an update. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) informed that all institutions across Mumbai will remain functional on July 22 (Wednesday), and even today, July 23 (Thursday).

In Mumbai, the BMC generally declares a public holiday across educational institutions when the IMD issues a 'red' warning for the district due to the possibility of intense rainfall.

Due to adverse weather conditions over Navi Mumbai, flight schedules have been affected. IndiGo has issued an advisory asking passengers to please check the latest status of their flights on the airline's website or mobile app, as airlines continue to monitor the situation and assist travellers with any disruptions.

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai and Delhi has led to delays for some flights across the airline's network. Akasa Air has issued an advisory asking passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport, while the airline said its teams are available to assist travellers affected by the weather-related disruptions.

Mumbai Weather Today: Heavy rainfall is expected to continue

In the latest update (July 23, 7:45 am), heavy rainfall is expected to continue across Mumbai's northern suburbs, including Malad, Borivali, Vasai, Virar and Thane, with waterlogging likely in several low-lying areas.

Mumbai Weather Today: School updates

Schools in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar will remain open today, Thursday, July 23, as no city-wide holiday has been declared. Local authorities will decide on school closures based on real-time weather and safety conditions.

The Maharashtra government has authorised district collectors and deputy commissioners to decide on school closures based on local weather conditions. Officials said any suspension of classes will be determined by real-time conditions in individual districts rather than through a statewide closure order.

More spells of heavy rainfall are expected to be witnessed in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region as the active monsoon continues.

IMD forecasts indicated earlier that Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Palghar could receive heavy rain with winds of 40-60 kmph. Coastal districts including Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad and Ratnagiri are likely to experience very heavy rainfall, lightning activity and strong winds of up to 50-70 kmph.