Panvel: In view of the heavy rainfall and a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) declared a holiday for all educational institutions within its jurisdiction on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
The decision was taken under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and as per directives received from the Raigad District Collector’s office. The precautionary step comes amid concerns over student safety due to adverse weather conditions affecting the Raigad region.
As per the official circular issued by Commissioner and Administrator Mangesh Chitale, the holiday applies to all government and private primary and secondary schools, aided and unaided institutions, ashram schools, colleges, and vocational or training centres in the Panvel Municipal Corporation area.
Officials have been instructed to ensure immediate implementation of the order and to circulate the information among all stakeholders to avoid inconvenience. The civic body has urged residents to stay alert and follow weather-related advisories as the region continues to experience intense rainfall.
