Cyclone Ockhi: Heavy rainfall expected in next 24 hours in Mumbai,holiday declared

The Disaster management unit of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued advisory against visiting beaches in view of high tide alert issued for tonight and tomorrow morning due to Cyclone Ockhi.

Meanwhle, Maharashtra Minister Vinod



Tawde tweeted,''Precautionary holiday declared on 5/12/17 for schools and colleges in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Sindhudurga, Thane, Raigad and Palghar Districts for the safety of the students due to the serious weather predictions on Cyclone Ockhi.''