Mumbai University Cancels July 2 Examinations in Palghar and Panvel as Heavy Rain Disrupts Normal Life

In an official notice issued on July 1, the Director of the Board of Examinations and Evaluation announced that all government and private colleges in Palghar district and Panvel city would remain closed on July 2 due to adverse weather conditions. As a result, every examination scheduled for that day in the affected colleges has been cancelled.

The University stated that revised dates for the cancelled examinations will be announced separately through its official examination schedule. Students have been advised to regularly monitor the University's announcements for updates regarding the rescheduled examinations.

The continuing spell of heavy rainfall has also disrupted school education across several parts of Maharashtra. Authorities have declared a holiday for schools in Palghar district and multiple administrative divisions of Raigad district to safeguard students from the risks posed by the severe weather.

Following the weather warning issued by the India Meteorological Department, and in accordance with the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, as well as the guidelines of the School Education Department, the Raigad district administration ordered the closure of secondary and higher secondary schools on July 2 in the administrative divisions of Alibag, Panvel, Uran, Shrivardhan, Mhasla, Tala, and Poladpur.

According to the India Meteorological Department, Raigad and Palghar districts are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall between July 1 and July 3. The weather agency has advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel, leave their homes only when essential, and remain alert as adverse weather conditions continue to impact the region.

The cancellation of university examinations and the closure of schools underscore the seriousness of the ongoing weather situation in Maharashtra. With forecasts indicating continued intense rainfall, educational institutions and district authorities have prioritised public safety while urging residents to remain cautious until conditions improve.