The Thane District Collector and Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, Dr. Shrikrishna Panchal, has also issued an order of closure of all anganwadis, primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools, as well as colleges across Thane district, followed by Orange Alert warning issued by the IMD for intense rainfall and strong gusty winds on July 7. The district administration has directed all concerned authorities to ensure immediate implementation of the order and urged residents to remain cautious during the period of adverse weather.
