"In view of heavy rainfall forecasts. As a precautionary measure, holiday is declared for all schools & junior colleges in Mumbai, Thane, Konkan region for today 19 Sep 2019. District collectors in other parts of Maharashtra to decide, based on local conditions," Ashish Shelar tweeted.
The city had noticed lightning strikes in the afternoon and evening, bringing frequent lightning, heavy rains and waterlogging in lower parts of the area, Photo: Reuters