University of Mumbai postpones July 6 exams after IMD's weather alert
Mumbai, July 6
The University of Mumbai has postponed all examinations scheduled for July 6 after the India Meteorological Department issued a weather alert for Mumbai as a precautionary measure.
New dates for the exams will be announced soon.
This comes as the city has been battered by incessant rains and waterlogged areas in the last few days.
The university emphasised that the decision was taken while keeping the students' safety in mind.
Earlier, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) also announced that all government, private and civic body-run schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed today after the IMD issued an 'orange alert' forecasting heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds.
The BMC, however, clarified that government and private offices will function as usual.
Thane District Collector Shrikrishnath Panchal also announced that the Anganwadis, Balwadis, primary schools, and secondary schools will remain shut in the district tomorrow.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) also announced the closing of all schools on Monday for the safety of students amid incessant rain. Navi Mumbai Mayor Sujata Patil and NMMC Commissioner Kailas Shinde appealed to citizens not to step out of their homes unless absolutely necessary.
Meanwhile, the BMC also said 142 incidents of trees or branches falling were reported across Mumbai as gusty winds of 72-75 kmph accompanied heavy rainfall, while Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide directed the entire civic administration to remain on high alert on Monday in view of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of continued heavy rain.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good decision. Actually, it's a common practice in many countries to cancel exams due to extreme weather. Better late than never, but I hope the university also considers providing online options for borderline cases.
I appreciate the caution, but the BMC saying offices will function as usual but schools/colleges shut feels contradictory. Don't employees have safety risks too? 🤷♂️ Still, students' safety first is right. Let's hope Mumbai drains get better soon.
Orange alert means serious, so shutting schools/colleges makes sense. I'm just glad MU acted on IMD warnings. My brother's exam was scheduled for July 6 — he was stressed about commuting. 😅 Now he can breathe and study more. Kudos to BMC and MU!
As a parent, I fully support this. My daughter was supposed to take her exam at a college in Dadar, an area that was waterlogged yesterday. Thinking about her safety is the only right approach. Eagerly waiting for the new dates now.
Glitch alert: MU should also update their website and send SMS to all registered students. Many were confused this morning because they only posted it on social media. Still, a good step. 👍 #MumbaiRains #StudentSafety
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