Pune: The Lonavala Municipal Council has announced a two-day holiday for all schools on Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21, following heavy rains in the region.
According to a report by Pune Pulse, Lonavla Municipal Corporation’s order applies to all primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools across every management and medium of instruction within the council limits.
Officials said the step was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure student safety, considering the continuous heavy rains in Lonavala and surrounding areas.
Mumbai Rains
Several regions across Maharashtra – including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad among others have been witnessing incessant rains over the last two days — crippling daily life in Mumbai on Tuesday.
The city recorded nearly 300 mm rainfall within just 11 hours, news wire PTI reported citing officials.