Mumbai faces continued heavy rainfall and gusty winds under an orange alert. Schools and colleges are closed, and air and rail services are disrupted. The state has seen widespread destruction and fatalities due to intense downpours.
Mumbai faces an Orange Alert for heavy rain and strong winds on July 7. Authorities have declared a holiday for all schools and colleges, and the BMC advises residents to stay indoors and exercise caution due to potential waterlogging and fallen trees.
Pune, India, declared a holiday for all schools and anganwadis due to a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department for heavy monsoon rains. Authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay clear of rivers, while Mumbai also experienced waterlogging and traffic disruptions.
Mumbai schools and colleges closed today following an orange alert for heavy rainfall from the India Meteorological Department. The holiday, aimed at student safety, also covers Thane and Palghar districts. Offices remain open, but residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel due to ongoing disruptions.
Mumbai is under an 'orange alert' for heavy rainfall, with schools and colleges closed on July 6 for student safety. The city experienced over 265 mm of rain in 24 hours, disrupting air traffic with flight cancellations and diversions.
The UK's Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat, with temperatures potentially hitting 40C. Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave, leading to school closures and transport disruptions. Scientists link the extreme heat to the upcoming strong El Niño, nicknamed 'Godzilla'.
Utsunomiya, Japan closes all 94 public schools after over 10 bear sightings since Saturday; dozens search for the animal amid a national surge in bear encounters.
Portugal experiences its second general strike in six months, impacting transport, schools, and hospitals. Unions protest government labor law reforms aimed at deregulating working hours and easing dismissals.
Amasya and Tokat provinces in Turkey have suspended education in some districts due to rising water levels in the Yeşilırmak River and its tributaries following heavy rainfall. The closures are a precautionary measure against potential floods.
Police in Plymouth have extended a security cordon from 200m to 400m around a building site where suspected unexploded ordnance was discovered. Residents within the expanded cordon are being asked to temporarily evacuate their homes. The Royal Navy Explosives Ordnance Disposal team is on site conducting assessments, with three schools closed as a precautionary measure.
